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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.20, 34,746.34 and 13,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.20, 34,746.34 and 13,848.20 is: 19,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.20 : 34,746.34 = 13,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.20/34,746.34 = 13,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.20x = 34,746.34 × 13,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.20x = 481,174,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,174,265.59/25,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.75

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