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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.99, 38,339.87 and 13,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.99, 38,339.87 and 13,064.96 is: 19,615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.99 : 38,339.87 = 13,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.99/38,339.87 = 13,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.99x = 38,339.87 × 13,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.99x = 500,908,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,908,867.96/25,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.80

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