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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.54, 38,750.49 and 13,373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.54, 38,750.49 and 13,373.23 is: 20,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.54 : 38,750.49 = 13,373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.54/38,750.49 = 13,373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.54x = 38,750.49 × 13,373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.54x = 518,219,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,219,021.63/25,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.87

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