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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.42, 34,771.91 and 13,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.42, 34,771.91 and 13,866.33 is: 19,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.42 : 34,771.91 = 13,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.42/34,771.91 = 13,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.42x = 34,771.91 × 13,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.42x = 482,158,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,158,709.46/25,197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.24

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