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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,657.39, 38,415.12 and 13,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,657.39, 38,415.12 and 13,150.45 is: 19,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,657.39 : 38,415.12 = 13,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,657.39/38,415.12 = 13,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,657.39x = 38,415.12 × 13,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,657.39x = 505,176,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,176,114.80/25,657.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.30

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