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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,736.02, 38,599.44 and 13,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,736.02, 38,599.44 and 13,884.28 is: 20,823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,736.02 : 38,599.44 = 13,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,736.02/38,599.44 = 13,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,736.02x = 38,599.44 × 13,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,736.02x = 535,925,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,925,432.80/25,736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.94

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