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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,199.48, 37,778.60 and 13,954.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,199.48, 37,778.60 and 13,954.43 is: 20,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,199.48 : 37,778.60 = 13,954.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,199.48/37,778.60 = 13,954.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,199.48x = 37,778.60 × 13,954.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,199.48x = 527,178,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,178,746.03/25,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.22

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