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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,223.86, 34,808.61 and 13,893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,223.86, 34,808.61 and 13,893.13 is: 19,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,223.86 : 34,808.61 = 13,893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,223.86/34,808.61 = 13,893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,223.86x = 34,808.61 × 13,893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,223.86x = 483,600,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,600,543.85/25,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.34

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