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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.91, 38,659.47 and 13,286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.91, 38,659.47 and 13,286.58 is: 19,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.91 : 38,659.47 = 13,286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.91/38,659.47 = 13,286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.91x = 38,659.47 × 13,286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.91x = 513,652,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,652,190.74/25,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.25

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