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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.61, 34,819.83 and 13,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.61, 34,819.83 and 13,901.56 is: 19,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.61 : 34,819.83 = 13,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.61/34,819.83 = 13,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.61x = 34,819.83 × 13,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.61x = 484,049,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,049,955.93/25,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.51

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