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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.23, 37,781.51 and 13,504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.23, 37,781.51 and 13,504.23 is: 20,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.23 : 37,781.51 = 13,504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.23/37,781.51 = 13,504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.23x = 37,781.51 × 13,504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.23x = 510,210,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,210,329.00/25,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.00

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