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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.92, 34,759.32 and 13,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.92, 34,759.32 and 13,858.28 is: 19,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.92 : 34,759.32 = 13,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.92/34,759.32 = 13,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.92x = 34,759.32 × 13,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.92x = 481,704,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,704,389.17/25,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.42

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