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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.09, 34,740.88 and 13,844.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.09, 34,740.88 and 13,844.57 is: 19,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.09 : 34,740.88 = 13,844.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.09/34,740.88 = 13,844.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.09x = 34,740.88 × 13,844.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.09x = 480,972,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,972,545.02/25,175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.10

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