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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,453.78, 38,139.63 and 13,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,453.78, 38,139.63 and 13,772.50 is: 20,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,453.78 : 38,139.63 = 13,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,453.78/38,139.63 = 13,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,453.78x = 38,139.63 × 13,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,453.78x = 525,278,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,278,054.18/25,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.54

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