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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.23, 38,795.67 and 13,389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.23, 38,795.67 and 13,389.69 is: 20,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.23 : 38,795.67 = 13,389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.23/38,795.67 = 13,389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.23x = 38,795.67 × 13,389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.23x = 519,461,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,461,994.64/25,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.22

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