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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.97, 37,813.76 and 13,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.97, 37,813.76 and 13,993.28 is: 20,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.97 : 37,813.76 = 13,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.97/37,813.76 = 13,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.97x = 37,813.76 × 13,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.97x = 529,138,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,138,612.48/25,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.13

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