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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.72, 38,092.26 and 13,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.72, 38,092.26 and 13,727.60 is: 20,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.72 : 38,092.26 = 13,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.72/38,092.26 = 13,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.72x = 38,092.26 × 13,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.72x = 522,915,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,915,308.38/25,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.77

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