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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.83, 38,544.33 and 13,202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.83, 38,544.33 and 13,202.35 is: 19,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.83 : 38,544.33 = 13,202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.83/38,544.33 = 13,202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.83x = 38,544.33 × 13,202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.83x = 508,875,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,875,735.18/25,682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.85

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