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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.28, 38,035.74 and 13,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.28, 38,035.74 and 13,667.64 is: 20,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.28 : 38,035.74 = 13,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.28/38,035.74 = 13,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.28x = 38,035.74 × 13,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.28x = 519,858,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,858,801.45/25,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.26

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