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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.54, 37,885.22 and 13,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.54, 37,885.22 and 13,593.54 is: 20,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.54 : 37,885.22 = 13,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.54/37,885.22 = 13,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.54x = 37,885.22 × 13,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.54x = 514,994,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,994,253.48/25,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.72

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