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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.13, 34,740.96 and 13,844.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.13, 34,740.96 and 13,844.67 is: 19,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.13 : 34,740.96 = 13,844.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.13/34,740.96 = 13,844.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.13x = 34,740.96 × 13,844.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.13x = 480,977,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,977,126.68/25,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.25

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