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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,394.26, 38,076.80 and 13,533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,394.26, 38,076.80 and 13,533.43 is: 20,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,394.26 : 38,076.80 = 13,533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,394.26/38,076.80 = 13,533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,394.26x = 38,076.80 × 13,533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,394.26x = 515,309,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,309,707.42/25,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,292.37

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