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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,224.06, 37,836.06 and 13,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,224.06, 37,836.06 and 13,986.27 is: 20,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,224.06 : 37,836.06 = 13,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,224.06/37,836.06 = 13,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,224.06x = 37,836.06 × 13,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,224.06x = 529,185,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,185,377.12/25,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.39

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