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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.28, 38,153.88 and 13,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.28, 38,153.88 and 13,782 is: 20,650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.28 : 38,153.88 = 13,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.28/38,153.88 = 13,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.28x = 38,153.88 × 13,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.28x = 525,836,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,836,774.16/25,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.79

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