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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.52, 34,736.92 and 13,840.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.52, 34,736.92 and 13,840.72 is: 19,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.52 : 34,736.92 = 13,840.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.52/34,736.92 = 13,840.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.52x = 34,736.92 × 13,840.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.52x = 480,783,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,783,861.94/25,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.31

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