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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,258.54, 37,886.72 and 13,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,258.54, 37,886.72 and 13,594.54 is: 20,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,258.54 : 37,886.72 = 13,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,258.54/37,886.72 = 13,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,258.54x = 37,886.72 × 13,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,258.54x = 515,052,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,052,530.51/25,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.22

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