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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.27, 38,794.23 and 13,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.27, 38,794.23 and 13,388.72 is: 20,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.27 : 38,794.23 = 13,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.27/38,794.23 = 13,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.27x = 38,794.23 × 13,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.27x = 519,405,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,405,083.09/25,881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.76

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