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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.94, 37,520.83 and 13,188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.94, 37,520.83 and 13,188.61 is: 19,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.94 : 37,520.83 = 13,188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.94/37,520.83 = 13,188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.94x = 37,520.83 × 13,188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.94x = 494,847,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,847,593.75/25,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.20

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