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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.46, 38,748.96 and 13,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.46, 38,748.96 and 13,366.74 is: 20,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.46 : 38,748.96 = 13,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.46/38,748.96 = 13,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.46x = 38,748.96 × 13,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.46x = 517,947,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,947,273.59/25,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.67

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