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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.59, 38,213.10 and 13,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.59, 38,213.10 and 13,623.48 is: 20,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.59 : 38,213.10 = 13,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.59/38,213.10 = 13,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.59x = 38,213.10 × 13,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.59x = 520,595,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,595,403.59/25,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,435.87

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