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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.89, 34,744.51 and 13,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.89, 34,744.51 and 13,846.88 is: 19,108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.89 : 34,744.51 = 13,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.89/34,744.51 = 13,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.89x = 34,744.51 × 13,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.89x = 481,103,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,103,164.80/25,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.92

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