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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.88, 38,802.84 and 13,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.88, 38,802.84 and 13,546 is: 20,325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.88 : 38,802.84 = 13,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.88/38,802.84 = 13,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.88x = 38,802.84 × 13,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.88x = 525,623,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,623,270.64/25,860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.03

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