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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.70, 38,313.03 and 13,896.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.70, 38,313.03 and 13,896.74 is: 20,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.70 : 38,313.03 = 13,896.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.70/38,313.03 = 13,896.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.70x = 38,313.03 × 13,896.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.70x = 532,426,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,426,216.52/25,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.29

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