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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.66, 38,291.77 and 13,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.66, 38,291.77 and 13,051.44 is: 19,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.66 : 38,291.77 = 13,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.66/38,291.77 = 13,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.66x = 38,291.77 × 13,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.66x = 499,762,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,762,681.55/25,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.14

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