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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.13, 38,331.90 and 13,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.13, 38,331.90 and 13,097.04 is: 19,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.13 : 38,331.90 = 13,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.13/38,331.90 = 13,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.13x = 38,331.90 × 13,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.13x = 502,034,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,034,427.58/25,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.86

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