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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.79, 38,349.32 and 13,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.79, 38,349.32 and 13,084.25 is: 19,635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.79 : 38,349.32 = 13,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.79/38,349.32 = 13,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.79x = 38,349.32 × 13,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.79x = 501,771,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,771,833.04/25,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.91

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