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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.93, 38,762.65 and 13,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.93, 38,762.65 and 13,351.60 is: 20,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.93 : 38,762.65 = 13,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.93/38,762.65 = 13,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.93x = 38,762.65 × 13,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.93x = 517,543,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,543,397.74/25,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.13

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