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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.99, 38,338.37 and 13,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.99, 38,338.37 and 13,063.96 is: 19,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.99 : 38,338.37 = 13,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.99/38,338.37 = 13,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.99x = 38,338.37 × 13,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.99x = 500,850,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,850,963.74/25,534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.30

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