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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.96, 34,792.62 and 13,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.96, 34,792.62 and 13,882.62 is: 19,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.96 : 34,792.62 = 13,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.96/34,792.62 = 13,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.96x = 34,792.62 × 13,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.96x = 483,012,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,012,722.26/25,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.08

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