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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084.27, 37,593.39 and 13,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084.27, 37,593.39 and 13,996.18 is: 20,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084.27 : 37,593.39 = 13,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084.27/37,593.39 = 13,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084.27x = 37,593.39 × 13,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084.27x = 526,163,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,163,665.28/25,084.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.85

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