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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,457.28, 38,144.88 and 13,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,457.28, 38,144.88 and 13,776 is: 20,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,457.28 : 38,144.88 = 13,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,457.28/38,144.88 = 13,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,457.28x = 38,144.88 × 13,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,457.28x = 525,483,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,483,866.88/25,457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.79

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