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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.96, 38,179.44 and 13,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.96, 38,179.44 and 13,141.92 is: 19,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.96 : 38,179.44 = 13,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.96/38,179.44 = 13,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.96x = 38,179.44 × 13,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.96x = 501,751,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,751,146.12/25,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.88

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