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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.78, 34,803.30 and 13,888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.78, 34,803.30 and 13,888.12 is: 19,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.78 : 34,803.30 = 13,888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.78/34,803.30 = 13,888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.78x = 34,803.30 × 13,888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.78x = 483,352,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,352,406.80/25,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.85

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