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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.36, 38,282.94 and 13,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.36, 38,282.94 and 13,858.12 is: 20,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.36 : 38,282.94 = 13,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.36/38,282.94 = 13,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.36x = 38,282.94 × 13,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.36x = 530,529,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,529,576.47/25,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.45

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