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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.66, 37,594.32 and 13,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.66, 37,594.32 and 13,966.59 is: 20,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.66 : 37,594.32 = 13,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.66/37,594.32 = 13,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.66x = 37,594.32 × 13,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.66x = 525,064,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,064,453.77/25,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.59

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