Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,850.88, 38,787.84 and 13,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,850.88, 38,787.84 and 13,536 is: 20,310.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,850.88 : 38,787.84 = 13,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,850.88/38,787.84 = 13,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,850.88x = 38,787.84 × 13,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,850.88x = 525,032,202.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,032,202.24/25,850.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,310.03
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