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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614, 38,387.52 and 13,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614, 38,387.52 and 13,123.44 is: 19,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614 : 38,387.52 = 13,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614/38,387.52 = 13,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614x = 38,387.52 × 13,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614x = 503,776,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,776,315.47/25,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.01

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