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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.76, 38,309.33 and 13,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.76, 38,309.33 and 13,052.70 is: 19,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.76 : 38,309.33 = 13,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.76/38,309.33 = 13,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.76x = 38,309.33 × 13,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.76x = 500,040,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,040,080.66/25,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.16

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