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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.84, 34,773.12 and 13,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.84, 34,773.12 and 13,867.38 is: 19,137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.84 : 34,773.12 = 13,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.84/34,773.12 = 13,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.84x = 34,773.12 × 13,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.84x = 482,212,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,212,068.83/25,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.04

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