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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.16, 34,729.96 and 13,837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.16, 34,729.96 and 13,837.34 is: 19,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.16 : 34,729.96 = 13,837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.16/34,729.96 = 13,837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.16x = 34,729.96 × 13,837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.16x = 480,570,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,570,264.71/25,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.37

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