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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.73, 34,756.59 and 13,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.73, 34,756.59 and 13,855.50 is: 19,119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.73 : 34,756.59 = 13,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.73/34,756.59 = 13,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.73x = 34,756.59 × 13,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.73x = 481,569,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,569,950.36/25,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.99

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