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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,343.11, 37,985.46 and 13,631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,343.11, 37,985.46 and 13,631.71 is: 20,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,343.11 : 37,985.46 = 13,631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,343.11/37,985.46 = 13,631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,343.11x = 37,985.46 × 13,631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,343.11x = 517,806,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,806,774.94/25,343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.86

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