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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.58, 38,115.33 and 13,568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.58, 38,115.33 and 13,568.38 is: 20,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.58 : 38,115.33 = 13,568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.58/38,115.33 = 13,568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.58x = 38,115.33 × 13,568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.58x = 517,163,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,163,281.27/25,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.28

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