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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.47, 34,755.96 and 13,854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.47, 34,755.96 and 13,854.14 is: 19,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.47 : 34,755.96 = 13,854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.47/34,755.96 = 13,854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.47x = 34,755.96 × 13,854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.47x = 481,513,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,513,905.22/25,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.96

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