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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.60, 37,899.90 and 13,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.60, 37,899.90 and 13,991.40 is: 20,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.60 : 37,899.90 = 13,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.60/37,899.90 = 13,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.60x = 37,899.90 × 13,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.60x = 530,272,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,272,660.86/25,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.10

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