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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,231.74, 37,847.60 and 13,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,231.74, 37,847.60 and 13,383.06 is: 20,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,231.74 : 37,847.60 = 13,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,231.74/37,847.60 = 13,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,231.74x = 37,847.60 × 13,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,231.74x = 506,516,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,516,701.66/25,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.58

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