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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.26, 34,756.34 and 13,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.26, 34,756.34 and 13,855.70 is: 19,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.26 : 34,756.34 = 13,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.26/34,756.34 = 13,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.26x = 34,756.34 × 13,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.26x = 481,573,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,573,420.14/25,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.48

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