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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.33, 37,963.44 and 13,916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.33, 37,963.44 and 13,916.84 is: 20,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.33 : 37,963.44 = 13,916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.33/37,963.44 = 13,916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.33x = 37,963.44 × 13,916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.33x = 528,330,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,330,930.51/25,311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.30

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