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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.03, 34,802.24 and 13,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.03, 34,802.24 and 13,889.12 is: 19,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.03 : 34,802.24 = 13,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.03/34,802.24 = 13,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.03x = 34,802.24 × 13,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.03x = 483,372,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,372,244.17/25,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,166.21

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