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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,574.60, 38,347.97 and 13,742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,574.60, 38,347.97 and 13,742.46 is: 20,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,574.60 : 38,347.97 = 13,742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,574.60/38,347.97 = 13,742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,574.60x = 38,347.97 × 13,742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,574.60x = 526,995,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,995,375.09/25,574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.20

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