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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.34, 38,281.70 and 13,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.34, 38,281.70 and 13,052.84 is: 19,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.34 : 38,281.70 = 13,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.34/38,281.70 = 13,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.34x = 38,281.70 × 13,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.34x = 499,684,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,684,905.03/25,543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.24

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