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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.96, 38,293.73 and 13,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.96, 38,293.73 and 13,052.74 is: 19,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.96 : 38,293.73 = 13,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.96/38,293.73 = 13,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.96x = 38,293.73 × 13,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.96x = 499,838,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,838,101.32/25,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.09

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