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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.28, 38,037.24 and 13,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.28, 38,037.24 and 13,668.64 is: 20,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.28 : 38,037.24 = 13,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.28/38,037.24 = 13,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.28x = 38,037.24 × 13,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.28x = 519,917,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,917,340.15/25,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.76

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