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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.20, 38,295.76 and 13,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.20, 38,295.76 and 13,885.24 is: 20,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.20 : 38,295.76 = 13,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.20/38,295.76 = 13,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.20x = 38,295.76 × 13,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.20x = 531,745,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,745,818.58/25,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.04

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