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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.98, 38,177.38 and 13,766.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.98, 38,177.38 and 13,766.53 is: 20,637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.98 : 38,177.38 = 13,766.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.98/38,177.38 = 13,766.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.98x = 38,177.38 × 13,766.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.98x = 525,570,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,570,047.09/25,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.31

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