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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.02, 37,717.29 and 13,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.02, 37,717.29 and 13,466.28 is: 20,176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.02 : 37,717.29 = 13,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.02/37,717.29 = 13,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.02x = 37,717.29 × 13,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.02x = 507,911,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,911,587.98/25,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.02

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