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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.48, 38,538.52 and 13,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.48, 38,538.52 and 13,216 is: 19,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.48 : 38,538.52 = 13,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.48/38,538.52 = 13,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.48x = 38,538.52 × 13,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.48x = 509,325,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,325,080.32/25,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.90

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