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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.72, 34,741.90 and 13,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.72, 34,741.90 and 13,845.25 is: 19,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.72 : 34,741.90 = 13,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.72/34,741.90 = 13,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.72x = 34,741.90 × 13,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.72x = 481,010,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,010,290.98/25,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.88

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