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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.02, 37,721.76 and 13,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.02, 37,721.76 and 13,469.28 is: 20,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.02 : 37,721.76 = 13,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.02/37,721.76 = 13,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.02x = 37,721.76 × 13,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.02x = 508,084,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,084,947.53/25,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.50

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