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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.98, 37,781.14 and 13,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.98, 37,781.14 and 13,503.98 is: 20,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.98 : 37,781.14 = 13,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.98/37,781.14 = 13,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.98x = 37,781.14 × 13,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.98x = 510,195,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,195,819.63/25,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.62

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