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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,182.79, 34,751.51 and 13,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,182.79, 34,751.51 and 13,852.27 is: 19,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,182.79 : 34,751.51 = 13,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,182.79/34,751.51 = 13,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,182.79x = 34,751.51 × 13,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,182.79x = 481,387,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,387,299.43/25,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.73

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