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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.55, 38,237.87 and 13,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.55, 38,237.87 and 13,023.79 is: 19,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.55 : 38,237.87 = 13,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.55/38,237.87 = 13,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.55x = 38,237.87 × 13,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.55x = 498,001,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,001,805.36/25,494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.66

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