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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.39, 38,268.03 and 13,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.39, 38,268.03 and 13,022.64 is: 19,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.39 : 38,268.03 = 13,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.39/38,268.03 = 13,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.39x = 38,268.03 × 13,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.39x = 498,350,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,350,778.20/25,509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.97

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