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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.26, 38,573.07 and 13,832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.26, 38,573.07 and 13,832.83 is: 20,785.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.26 : 38,573.07 = 13,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.26/38,573.07 = 13,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.26x = 38,573.07 × 13,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.26x = 533,574,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,574,719.89/25,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.72

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