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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.03, 38,021.87 and 13,658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.03, 38,021.87 and 13,658.39 is: 20,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.03 : 38,021.87 = 13,658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.03/38,021.87 = 13,658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.03x = 38,021.87 × 13,658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.03x = 519,317,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,317,528.99/25,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.39

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