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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.40, 34,782.07 and 13,874.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.40, 34,782.07 and 13,874.46 is: 19,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.40 : 34,782.07 = 13,874.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.40/34,782.07 = 13,874.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.40x = 34,782.07 × 13,874.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.40x = 482,582,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,582,612.81/25,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.00

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