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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.20, 38,430.90 and 13,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.20, 38,430.90 and 13,930.20 is: 20,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.20 : 38,430.90 = 13,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.20/38,430.90 = 13,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.20x = 38,430.90 × 13,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.20x = 535,350,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,350,123.18/25,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.85

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