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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.22, 38,281.21 and 13,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.22, 38,281.21 and 13,063.12 is: 19,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.22 : 38,281.21 = 13,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.22/38,281.21 = 13,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.22x = 38,281.21 × 13,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.22x = 500,072,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,072,126.95/25,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.09

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