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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.80, 34,849.33 and 13,768.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.80, 34,849.33 and 13,768.47 is: 18,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.80 : 34,849.33 = 13,768.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.80/34,849.33 = 13,768.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.80x = 34,849.33 × 13,768.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.80x = 479,821,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,821,954.63/25,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.99

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