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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.53, 38,006.49 and 13,484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.53, 38,006.49 and 13,484.29 is: 20,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.53 : 38,006.49 = 13,484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.53/38,006.49 = 13,484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.53x = 38,006.49 × 13,484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.53x = 512,490,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,490,392.63/25,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.52

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