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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.50, 38,093.83 and 13,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.50, 38,093.83 and 13,544.30 is: 20,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.50 : 38,093.83 = 13,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.50/38,093.83 = 13,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.50x = 38,093.83 × 13,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.50x = 515,954,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,954,323.04/25,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.77

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