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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.24, 37,773.96 and 13,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.24, 37,773.96 and 13,357.04 is: 19,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.24 : 37,773.96 = 13,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.24/37,773.96 = 13,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.24x = 37,773.96 × 13,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.24x = 504,548,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,548,294.68/25,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.76

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