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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.41, 37,595.52 and 13,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.41, 37,595.52 and 13,215.72 is: 19,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.41 : 37,595.52 = 13,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.41/37,595.52 = 13,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.41x = 37,595.52 × 13,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.41x = 496,851,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,851,865.57/25,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.36

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