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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.16, 37,788.96 and 13,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.16, 37,788.96 and 13,367 is: 20,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.16 : 37,788.96 = 13,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.16/37,788.96 = 13,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.16x = 37,788.96 × 13,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.16x = 505,125,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,125,028.32/25,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.75

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