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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.48, 38,175.13 and 13,765.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.48, 38,175.13 and 13,765.03 is: 20,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.48 : 38,175.13 = 13,765.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.48/38,175.13 = 13,765.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.48x = 38,175.13 × 13,765.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.48x = 525,481,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,481,809.70/25,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.06

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