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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,574.32, 38,346.90 and 13,713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,574.32, 38,346.90 and 13,713.49 is: 20,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,574.32 : 38,346.90 = 13,713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,574.32/38,346.90 = 13,713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,574.32x = 38,346.90 × 13,713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,574.32x = 525,869,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,869,829.68/25,574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.42

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