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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.24, 38,782.91 and 13,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.24, 38,782.91 and 13,368.87 is: 20,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.24 : 38,782.91 = 13,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.24/38,782.91 = 13,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.24x = 38,782.91 × 13,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.24x = 518,483,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,483,682.01/25,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,055.66

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