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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.88, 38,275.44 and 13,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.88, 38,275.44 and 13,819.84 is: 20,737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.88 : 38,275.44 = 13,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.88/38,275.44 = 13,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.88x = 38,275.44 × 13,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.88x = 528,960,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,960,456.73/25,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.95

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