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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,787.84, 38,717.69 and 13,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,787.84, 38,717.69 and 13,316.87 is: 19,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,787.84 : 38,717.69 = 13,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,787.84/38,717.69 = 13,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,787.84x = 38,717.69 × 13,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,787.84x = 515,598,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,598,474.64/25,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.86

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