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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.23, 34,771.41 and 13,866.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.23, 34,771.41 and 13,866.75 is: 19,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.23 : 34,771.41 = 13,866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.23/34,771.41 = 13,866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.23x = 34,771.41 × 13,866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.23x = 482,166,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,166,449.62/25,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.69

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