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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,054.66, 37,595.82 and 13,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,054.66, 37,595.82 and 13,967.59 is: 20,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,054.66 : 37,595.82 = 13,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,054.66/37,595.82 = 13,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,054.66x = 37,595.82 × 13,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,054.66x = 525,122,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,122,999.47/25,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.10

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