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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,749.92, 38,630.69 and 13,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,749.92, 38,630.69 and 13,903.43 is: 20,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,749.92 : 38,630.69 = 13,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,749.92/38,630.69 = 13,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,749.92x = 38,630.69 × 13,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,749.92x = 537,099,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,099,094.27/25,749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.28

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