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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.17, 37,581.50 and 13,215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.17, 37,581.50 and 13,215.31 is: 19,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.17 : 37,581.50 = 13,215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.17/37,581.50 = 13,215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.17x = 37,581.50 × 13,215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.17x = 496,651,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,651,111.85/25,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.02

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