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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.33, 38,298.98 and 13,677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.33, 38,298.98 and 13,677.92 is: 20,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.33 : 38,298.98 = 13,677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.33/38,298.98 = 13,677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.33x = 38,298.98 × 13,677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.33x = 523,850,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,850,514.46/25,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.28

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