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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.70, 38,397.54 and 13,306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.70, 38,397.54 and 13,306.78 is: 19,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.70 : 38,397.54 = 13,306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.70/38,397.54 = 13,306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.70x = 38,397.54 × 13,306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.70x = 510,947,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,947,617.32/25,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.10

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