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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.70, 38,075.72 and 13,536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.70, 38,075.72 and 13,536.27 is: 20,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.70 : 38,075.72 = 13,536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.70/38,075.72 = 13,536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.70x = 38,075.72 × 13,536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.70x = 515,403,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,403,158.68/25,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.50

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