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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.58, 34,847.26 and 13,766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.58, 34,847.26 and 13,766.42 is: 18,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.58 : 34,847.26 = 13,766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.58/34,847.26 = 13,766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.58x = 34,847.26 × 13,766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.58x = 479,722,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,722,147.15/25,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.71

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