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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.94, 38,273.69 and 13,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.94, 38,273.69 and 13,075.86 is: 19,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.94 : 38,273.69 = 13,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.94/38,273.69 = 13,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.94x = 38,273.69 × 13,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.94x = 500,461,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,461,551.56/25,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,589.12

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