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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.52, 38,229.84 and 13,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.52, 38,229.84 and 13,001.76 is: 19,513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.52 : 38,229.84 = 13,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.52/38,229.84 = 13,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.52x = 38,229.84 × 13,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.52x = 497,055,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,055,204.52/25,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.39

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