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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.53, 35,026.07 and 13,896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.53, 35,026.07 and 13,896.24 is: 19,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.53 : 35,026.07 = 13,896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.53/35,026.07 = 13,896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.53x = 35,026.07 × 13,896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.53x = 486,730,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,730,674.98/25,380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.33

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