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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.89, 37,865.97 and 13,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.89, 37,865.97 and 13,849.53 is: 20,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.89 : 37,865.97 = 13,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.89/37,865.97 = 13,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.89x = 37,865.97 × 13,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.89x = 524,425,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,425,698.16/25,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.43

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