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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,198.74, 34,773.51 and 13,713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,198.74, 34,773.51 and 13,713.27 is: 18,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,198.74 : 34,773.51 = 13,713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,198.74/34,773.51 = 13,713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,198.74x = 34,773.51 × 13,713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,198.74x = 476,858,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,858,531.48/25,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.90

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