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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.49, 38,193.39 and 13,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.49, 38,193.39 and 13,849.52 is: 20,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.49 : 38,193.39 = 13,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.49/38,193.39 = 13,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.49x = 38,193.39 × 13,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.49x = 528,959,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,959,927.71/25,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.09

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