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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.46, 38,570.52 and 13,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.46, 38,570.52 and 13,253.24 is: 19,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.46 : 38,570.52 = 13,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.46/38,570.52 = 13,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.46x = 38,570.52 × 13,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.46x = 511,184,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,184,358.48/25,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.35

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