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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.65, 37,638.91 and 13,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.65, 37,638.91 and 13,847.46 is: 20,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.65 : 37,638.91 = 13,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.65/37,638.91 = 13,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.65x = 37,638.91 × 13,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.65x = 521,203,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,203,176.83/25,092.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.15

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