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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.10, 38,052.15 and 13,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.10, 38,052.15 and 13,704.10 is: 20,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.10 : 38,052.15 = 13,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.10/38,052.15 = 13,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.10x = 38,052.15 × 13,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.10x = 521,470,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,470,468.82/25,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.15

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