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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.23, 38,270.24 and 13,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.23, 38,270.24 and 13,691.23 is: 20,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.23 : 38,270.24 = 13,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.23/38,270.24 = 13,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.23x = 38,270.24 × 13,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.23x = 523,966,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,966,545.21/25,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.18

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