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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.69, 37,944.47 and 13,904.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.69, 37,944.47 and 13,904.17 is: 20,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.69 : 37,944.47 = 13,904.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.69/37,944.47 = 13,904.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.69x = 37,944.47 × 13,904.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.69x = 527,586,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,586,361.44/25,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.30

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