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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.76, 38,573.82 and 13,833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.76, 38,573.82 and 13,833.33 is: 20,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.76 : 38,573.82 = 13,833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.76/38,573.82 = 13,833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.76x = 38,573.82 × 13,833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.76x = 533,604,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,604,381.42/25,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.47

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