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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.89, 38,267.28 and 13,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.89, 38,267.28 and 13,022.14 is: 19,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.89 : 38,267.28 = 13,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.89/38,267.28 = 13,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.89x = 38,267.28 × 13,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.89x = 498,321,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,321,877.58/25,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.22

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