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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,183.79, 34,752.89 and 13,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,183.79, 34,752.89 and 13,853.27 is: 19,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,183.79 : 34,752.89 = 13,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,183.79/34,752.89 = 13,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,183.79x = 34,752.89 × 13,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,183.79x = 481,441,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,441,168.45/25,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.11

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