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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.02, 38,767.30 and 13,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.02, 38,767.30 and 13,354.70 is: 20,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.02 : 38,767.30 = 13,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.02/38,767.30 = 13,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.02x = 38,767.30 × 13,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.02x = 517,725,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,725,661.31/25,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.79

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