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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.92, 38,329.43 and 13,701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.92, 38,329.43 and 13,701.69 is: 20,564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.92 : 38,329.43 = 13,701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.92/38,329.43 = 13,701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.92x = 38,329.43 × 13,701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.92x = 525,177,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,177,899.23/25,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.63

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