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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.66, 37,957.14 and 13,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.66, 37,957.14 and 13,608.36 is: 20,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.66 : 37,957.14 = 13,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.66/37,957.14 = 13,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.66x = 37,957.14 × 13,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.66x = 516,534,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,534,425.69/25,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,419.08

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