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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.40, 38,436.30 and 13,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.40, 38,436.30 and 13,158.60 is: 19,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.40 : 38,436.30 = 13,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.40/38,436.30 = 13,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.40x = 38,436.30 × 13,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.40x = 505,767,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,767,897.18/25,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.12

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