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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.04, 37,782.72 and 13,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.04, 37,782.72 and 13,525.04 is: 20,287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.04 : 37,782.72 = 13,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.04/37,782.72 = 13,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.04x = 37,782.72 × 13,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.04x = 511,012,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,012,799.31/25,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.11

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