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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,180.03, 34,747.74 and 13,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,180.03, 34,747.74 and 13,849.53 is: 19,111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,180.03 : 34,747.74 = 13,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,180.03/34,747.74 = 13,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,180.03x = 34,747.74 × 13,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,180.03x = 481,239,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,239,867.56/25,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.97

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