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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.56, 34,745.59 and 13,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.56, 34,745.59 and 13,847.63 is: 19,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.56 : 34,745.59 = 13,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.56/34,745.59 = 13,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.56x = 34,745.59 × 13,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.56x = 481,144,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,144,113.48/25,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.04

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