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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.42, 38,644.28 and 13,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.42, 38,644.28 and 13,459.50 is: 20,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.42 : 38,644.28 = 13,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.42/38,644.28 = 13,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.42x = 38,644.28 × 13,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.42x = 520,132,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,132,686.66/25,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.20

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