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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.75, 34,732.17 and 13,838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.75, 34,732.17 and 13,838.27 is: 19,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.75 : 34,732.17 = 13,838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.75/34,732.17 = 13,838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.75x = 34,732.17 × 13,838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.75x = 480,632,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,632,972.49/25,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,096.42

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