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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.35, 38,356.13 and 13,876.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.35, 38,356.13 and 13,876.83 is: 20,800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.35 : 38,356.13 = 13,876.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.35/38,356.13 = 13,876.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.35x = 38,356.13 × 13,876.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.35x = 532,261,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,261,426.08/25,588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.93

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