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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.26, 38,347.74 and 13,070.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.26, 38,347.74 and 13,070.23 is: 19,623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.26 : 38,347.74 = 13,070.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.26/38,347.74 = 13,070.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.26x = 38,347.74 × 13,070.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.26x = 501,213,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,213,781.78/25,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.69

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