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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.96, 38,292.23 and 13,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.96, 38,292.23 and 13,051.74 is: 19,581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.96 : 38,292.23 = 13,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.96/38,292.23 = 13,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.96x = 38,292.23 × 13,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.96x = 499,779,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,779,973.26/25,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.59

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