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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.66, 38,705.83 and 13,337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.66, 38,705.83 and 13,337.85 is: 19,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.66 : 38,705.83 = 13,337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.66/38,705.83 = 13,337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.66x = 38,705.83 × 13,337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.66x = 516,252,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,252,554.67/25,824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.68

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