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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.52, 34,742.85 and 13,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.52, 34,742.85 and 13,846 is: 19,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.52 : 34,742.85 = 13,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.52/34,742.85 = 13,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.52x = 34,742.85 × 13,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.52x = 481,049,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,049,501.10/25,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,107.07

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