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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.64, 34,802.81 and 13,888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.64, 34,802.81 and 13,888.90 is: 19,166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.64 : 34,802.81 = 13,888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.64/34,802.81 = 13,888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.64x = 34,802.81 × 13,888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.64x = 483,372,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,372,747.81/25,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,166.52

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