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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.84, 34,741.97 and 13,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.84, 34,741.97 and 13,845.34 is: 19,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.84 : 34,741.97 = 13,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.84/34,741.97 = 13,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.84x = 34,741.97 × 13,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.84x = 481,014,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,014,334.68/25,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.19

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