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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.92, 38,264.22 and 13,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.92, 38,264.22 and 13,851.96 is: 20,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.92 : 38,264.22 = 13,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.92/38,264.22 = 13,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.92x = 38,264.22 × 13,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.92x = 530,034,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,034,444.87/25,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.12

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