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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.19, 37,943.72 and 13,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.19, 37,943.72 and 13,903.67 is: 20,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.19 : 37,943.72 = 13,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.19/37,943.72 = 13,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.19x = 37,943.72 × 13,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.19x = 527,556,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,556,961.45/25,298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.55

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