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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.32, 38,351.40 and 13,716.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.32, 38,351.40 and 13,716.49 is: 20,566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.32 : 38,351.40 = 13,716.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.32/38,351.40 = 13,716.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.32x = 38,351.40 × 13,716.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.32x = 526,046,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,046,594.59/25,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.92

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