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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.81, 34,759.99 and 13,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.81, 34,759.99 and 13,858.12 is: 19,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.81 : 34,759.99 = 13,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.81/34,759.99 = 13,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.81x = 34,759.99 × 13,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.81x = 481,708,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,708,112.62/25,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.65

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