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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.06, 38,543.27 and 13,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.06, 38,543.27 and 13,241.97 is: 19,847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.06 : 38,543.27 = 13,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.06/38,543.27 = 13,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.06x = 38,543.27 × 13,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.06x = 510,388,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,388,758.83/25,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.08

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