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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084.32, 37,601.52 and 13,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084.32, 37,601.52 and 13,995.84 is: 20,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084.32 : 37,601.52 = 13,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084.32/37,601.52 = 13,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084.32x = 37,601.52 × 13,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084.32x = 526,264,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,264,857.68/25,084.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.83

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