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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.54, 37,882.23 and 13,547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.54, 37,882.23 and 13,547.09 is: 20,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.54 : 37,882.23 = 13,547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.54/37,882.23 = 13,547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.54x = 37,882.23 × 13,547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.54x = 513,193,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,193,789.80/25,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.49

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