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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.16, 37,606.50 and 13,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.16, 37,606.50 and 13,999.52 is: 20,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.16 : 37,606.50 = 13,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.16/37,606.50 = 13,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.16x = 37,606.50 × 13,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.16x = 526,472,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,472,760.85/25,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.72

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