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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.36, 38,727.18 and 13,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.36, 38,727.18 and 13,324.68 is: 20,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.36 : 38,727.18 = 13,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.36/38,727.18 = 13,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.36x = 38,727.18 × 13,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.36x = 516,027,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,027,280.80/25,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.43

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