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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.31, 37,638.41 and 13,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.31, 37,638.41 and 13,847.10 is: 20,770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.31 : 37,638.41 = 13,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.31/37,638.41 = 13,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.31x = 37,638.41 × 13,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.31x = 521,182,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,182,861.73/25,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.62

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