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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,334.02, 38,011.96 and 13,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,334.02, 38,011.96 and 13,644.90 is: 20,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,334.02 : 38,011.96 = 13,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,334.02/38,011.96 = 13,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,334.02x = 38,011.96 × 13,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,334.02x = 518,669,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,669,393.00/25,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.24

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