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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.06, 37,738.17 and 13,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.06, 37,738.17 and 13,486.14 is: 20,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.06 : 37,738.17 = 13,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.06/37,738.17 = 13,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.06x = 37,738.17 × 13,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.06x = 508,942,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,942,243.96/25,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.33

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