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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.27, 38,788.23 and 13,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.27, 38,788.23 and 13,384.72 is: 20,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.27 : 38,788.23 = 13,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.27/38,788.23 = 13,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.27x = 38,788.23 × 13,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.27x = 519,169,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,169,621.23/25,877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,062.76

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