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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.53, 38,620.46 and 13,921.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.53, 38,620.46 and 13,921.81 is: 20,865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.53 : 38,620.46 = 13,921.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.53/38,620.46 = 13,921.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.53x = 38,620.46 × 13,921.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.53x = 537,666,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,666,644.49/25,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.24

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