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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.70, 38,267.52 and 13,660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.70, 38,267.52 and 13,660.17 is: 20,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.70 : 38,267.52 = 13,660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.70/38,267.52 = 13,660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.70x = 38,267.52 × 13,660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.70x = 522,740,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,740,828.68/25,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.29

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