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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.81, 34,770.20 and 13,864.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.81, 34,770.20 and 13,864.47 is: 19,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.81 : 34,770.20 = 13,864.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.81/34,770.20 = 13,864.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.81x = 34,770.20 × 13,864.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.81x = 482,070,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,070,195.08/25,196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.20

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