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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.95, 38,007.50 and 13,477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.95, 38,007.50 and 13,477.97 is: 20,220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.95 : 38,007.50 = 13,477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.95/38,007.50 = 13,477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.95x = 38,007.50 × 13,477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.95x = 512,263,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,263,687.35/25,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.44

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