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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.56, 38,433.49 and 13,797.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.56, 38,433.49 and 13,797.69 is: 20,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.56 : 38,433.49 = 13,797.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.56/38,433.49 = 13,797.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.56x = 38,433.49 × 13,797.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.56x = 530,293,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,293,418.21/25,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.24

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