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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.08, 34,745.21 and 13,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.08, 34,745.21 and 13,847.76 is: 19,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.08 : 34,745.21 = 13,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.08/34,745.21 = 13,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.08x = 34,745.21 × 13,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.08x = 481,143,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,143,329.23/25,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.13

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