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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,633.83, 38,381.26 and 13,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,633.83, 38,381.26 and 13,295.91 is: 19,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,633.83 : 38,381.26 = 13,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,633.83/38,381.26 = 13,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,633.83x = 38,381.26 × 13,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,633.83x = 510,313,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,313,553.50/25,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.82

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