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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335, 37,986.12 and 13,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335, 37,986.12 and 13,656.60 is: 20,476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335 : 37,986.12 = 13,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335/37,986.12 = 13,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335x = 37,986.12 × 13,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335x = 518,761,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,761,246.39/25,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.07

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