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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.71, 34,732.08 and 13,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.71, 34,732.08 and 13,838.19 is: 19,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.71 : 34,732.08 = 13,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.71/34,732.08 = 13,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.71x = 34,732.08 × 13,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.71x = 480,629,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,629,226.18/25,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,096.30

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