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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.02, 38,008.96 and 13,642.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.02, 38,008.96 and 13,642.90 is: 20,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.02 : 38,008.96 = 13,642.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.02/38,008.96 = 13,642.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.02x = 38,008.96 × 13,642.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.02x = 518,552,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,552,440.38/25,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.24

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