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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.76, 34,771.69 and 13,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.76, 34,771.69 and 13,865.93 is: 19,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.76 : 34,771.69 = 13,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.76/34,771.69 = 13,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.76x = 34,771.69 × 13,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.76x = 482,141,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,141,988.98/25,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.08

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