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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.20, 38,534.40 and 13,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.20, 38,534.40 and 13,999.20 is: 21,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.20 : 38,534.40 = 13,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.20/38,534.40 = 13,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.20x = 38,534.40 × 13,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.20x = 539,450,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,450,772.48/25,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.40

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