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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.87, 38,346.13 and 13,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.87, 38,346.13 and 13,087.72 is: 19,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.87 : 38,346.13 = 13,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.87/38,346.13 = 13,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.87x = 38,346.13 × 13,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.87x = 501,863,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,863,566.58/25,558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.59

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