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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.20, 38,734.80 and 13,509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.20, 38,734.80 and 13,509.60 is: 20,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.20 : 38,734.80 = 13,509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.20/38,734.80 = 13,509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.20x = 38,734.80 × 13,509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.20x = 523,291,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,291,654.08/25,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.40

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