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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.84, 34,744.73 and 13,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.84, 34,744.73 and 13,847.34 is: 19,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.84 : 34,744.73 = 13,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.84/34,744.73 = 13,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.84x = 34,744.73 × 13,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.84x = 481,122,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,122,089.52/25,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.95

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