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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.98, 38,071.08 and 13,517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.98, 38,071.08 and 13,517.46 is: 20,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.98 : 38,071.08 = 13,517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.98/38,071.08 = 13,517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.98x = 38,071.08 × 13,517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.98x = 514,624,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,624,301.06/25,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,275.18

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