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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.41, 38,257.50 and 13,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.41, 38,257.50 and 13,010.86 is: 19,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.41 : 38,257.50 = 13,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.41/38,257.50 = 13,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.41x = 38,257.50 × 13,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.41x = 497,762,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,762,976.45/25,497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.10

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