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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.94, 38,370.75 and 13,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.94, 38,370.75 and 13,122.82 is: 19,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.94 : 38,370.75 = 13,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.94/38,370.75 = 13,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.94x = 38,370.75 × 13,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.94x = 503,532,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,532,445.52/25,596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.59

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