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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.29, 37,788.95 and 13,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.29, 37,788.95 and 13,367.12 is: 20,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.29 : 37,788.95 = 13,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.29/37,788.95 = 13,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.29x = 37,788.95 × 13,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.29x = 505,129,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,129,173.54/25,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.81

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