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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.54, 38,751.99 and 13,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.54, 38,751.99 and 13,374.23 is: 20,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.54 : 38,751.99 = 13,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.54/38,751.99 = 13,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.54x = 38,751.99 × 13,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.54x = 518,278,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,278,027.22/25,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.37

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