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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.03, 38,020.37 and 13,657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.03, 38,020.37 and 13,657.39 is: 20,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.03 : 38,020.37 = 13,657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.03/38,020.37 = 13,657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.03x = 38,020.37 × 13,657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.03x = 519,258,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,258,952.75/25,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.88

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