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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.44, 38,237.46 and 13,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.44, 38,237.46 and 13,828.60 is: 20,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.44 : 38,237.46 = 13,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.44/38,237.46 = 13,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.44x = 38,237.46 × 13,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.44x = 528,770,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,770,539.36/25,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.02

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