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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.53, 38,554.52 and 13,249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.53, 38,554.52 and 13,249.53 is: 19,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.53 : 38,554.52 = 13,249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.53/38,554.52 = 13,249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.53x = 38,554.52 × 13,249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.53x = 510,829,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,829,203.13/25,723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.44

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