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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.79, 37,891.61 and 13,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.79, 37,891.61 and 13,553.34 is: 20,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.79 : 37,891.61 = 13,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.79/37,891.61 = 13,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.79x = 37,891.61 × 13,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.79x = 513,557,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,557,873.48/25,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.87

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