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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,448.77, 38,134.22 and 13,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,448.77, 38,134.22 and 13,604.22 is: 20,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,448.77 : 38,134.22 = 13,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,448.77/38,134.22 = 13,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,448.77x = 38,134.22 × 13,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,448.77x = 518,786,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,786,318.41/25,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.52

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