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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171, 34,736.04 and 13,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171, 34,736.04 and 13,995.16 is: 19,313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171 : 34,736.04 = 13,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171/34,736.04 = 13,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171x = 34,736.04 × 13,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171x = 486,136,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,136,437.57/25,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.35

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