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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.35, 38,514.60 and 13,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.35, 38,514.60 and 13,194.30 is: 19,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.35 : 38,514.60 = 13,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.35/38,514.60 = 13,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.35x = 38,514.60 × 13,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.35x = 508,173,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,173,186.78/25,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.57

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