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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.51, 37,897.77 and 13,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.51, 37,897.77 and 13,423.73 is: 20,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.51 : 37,897.77 = 13,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.51/37,897.77 = 13,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.51x = 37,897.77 × 13,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.51x = 508,729,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,729,292.93/25,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.75

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