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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.20, 38,144.96 and 13,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.20, 38,144.96 and 13,747.28 is: 20,615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.20 : 38,144.96 = 13,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.20/38,144.96 = 13,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.20x = 38,144.96 × 13,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.20x = 524,389,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,389,445.71/25,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.06

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