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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.70, 38,439.51 and 13,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.70, 38,439.51 and 13,334.78 is: 19,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.70 : 38,439.51 = 13,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.70/38,439.51 = 13,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.70x = 38,439.51 × 13,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.70x = 512,582,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,582,409.16/25,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.05

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