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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.60, 38,196.77 and 13,851.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.60, 38,196.77 and 13,851.63 is: 20,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.60 : 38,196.77 = 13,851.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.60/38,196.77 = 13,851.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.60x = 38,196.77 × 13,851.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.60x = 529,087,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,087,455.98/25,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.37

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