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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.59, 38,788.70 and 13,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.59, 38,788.70 and 13,385.03 is: 20,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.59 : 38,788.70 = 13,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.59/38,788.70 = 13,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.59x = 38,788.70 × 13,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.59x = 519,188,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,188,016.79/25,877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.23

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