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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.20, 38,353.80 and 13,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.20, 38,353.80 and 13,127.60 is: 19,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.20 : 38,353.80 = 13,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.20/38,353.80 = 13,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.20x = 38,353.80 × 13,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.20x = 503,493,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,493,344.88/25,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,691.40

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