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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.35, 38,782.68 and 13,364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.35, 38,782.68 and 13,364.95 is: 20,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.35 : 38,782.68 = 13,364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.35/38,782.68 = 13,364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.35x = 38,782.68 × 13,364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.35x = 518,328,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,328,579.07/25,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.11

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