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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.91, 34,784.89 and 13,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.91, 34,784.89 and 13,875.98 is: 19,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.91 : 34,784.89 = 13,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.91/34,784.89 = 13,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.91x = 34,784.89 × 13,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.91x = 482,674,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,674,307.38/25,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,148.49

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