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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.13, 34,797.65 and 13,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.13, 34,797.65 and 13,885.83 is: 19,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.13 : 34,797.65 = 13,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.13/34,797.65 = 13,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.13x = 34,797.65 × 13,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.13x = 483,194,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,194,182.87/25,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.63

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