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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.94, 38,485.89 and 13,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.94, 38,485.89 and 13,199.94 is: 19,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.94 : 38,485.89 = 13,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.94/38,485.89 = 13,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.94x = 38,485.89 × 13,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.94x = 508,011,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,011,438.85/25,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,787.05

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