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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.19, 38,708.36 and 13,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.19, 38,708.36 and 13,317.12 is: 19,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.19 : 38,708.36 = 13,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.19/38,708.36 = 13,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.19x = 38,708.36 × 13,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.19x = 515,483,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,483,875.12/25,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.15

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