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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.39, 38,299.77 and 13,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.39, 38,299.77 and 13,046.32 is: 19,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.39 : 38,299.77 = 13,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.39/38,299.77 = 13,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.39x = 38,299.77 × 13,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.39x = 499,671,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,671,103.22/25,517.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.60

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