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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.39, 34,746.59 and 13,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.39, 34,746.59 and 13,848.38 is: 19,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.39 : 34,746.59 = 13,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.39/34,746.59 = 13,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.39x = 34,746.59 × 13,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.39x = 481,183,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,183,999.65/25,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.99

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