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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.78, 37,898.16 and 13,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.78, 37,898.16 and 13,423.96 is: 20,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.78 : 37,898.16 = 13,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.78/37,898.16 = 13,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.78x = 37,898.16 × 13,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.78x = 508,743,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,743,383.91/25,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.09

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