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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.23, 34,746.74 and 13,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.23, 34,746.74 and 13,848.88 is: 19,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.23 : 34,746.74 = 13,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.23/34,746.74 = 13,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.23x = 34,746.74 × 13,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.23x = 481,203,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,203,432.65/25,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.88

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