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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.16, 37,790.46 and 13,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.16, 37,790.46 and 13,368 is: 20,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.16 : 37,790.46 = 13,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.16/37,790.46 = 13,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.16x = 37,790.46 × 13,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.16x = 505,182,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,182,869.28/25,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.25

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