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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,101.69, 37,612.56 and 13,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,101.69, 37,612.56 and 13,255.02 is: 19,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101.69 : 37,612.56 = 13,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101.69/37,612.56 = 13,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101.69x = 37,612.56 × 13,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101.69x = 498,555,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,555,235.05/25,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.42

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