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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.92, 38,636.04 and 13,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.92, 38,636.04 and 13,454 is: 20,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.92 : 38,636.04 = 13,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.92/38,636.04 = 13,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.92x = 38,636.04 × 13,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.92x = 519,809,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,809,282.16/25,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.96

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