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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.20, 38,475.60 and 13,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.20, 38,475.60 and 13,989.60 is: 20,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.20 : 38,475.60 = 13,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.20/38,475.60 = 13,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.20x = 38,475.60 × 13,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.20x = 538,258,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,258,253.76/25,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.93

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