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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.59, 34,731.90 and 13,838.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.59, 34,731.90 and 13,838.04 is: 19,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.59 : 34,731.90 = 13,838.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.59/34,731.90 = 13,838.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.59x = 34,731.90 × 13,838.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.59x = 480,621,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,621,421.48/25,168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,096.08

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