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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.61, 38,455.51 and 13,769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.61, 38,455.51 and 13,769.55 is: 20,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.61 : 38,455.51 = 13,769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.61/38,455.51 = 13,769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.61x = 38,455.51 × 13,769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.61x = 529,515,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,515,067.72/25,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.29

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