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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.55, 38,786.75 and 13,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.55, 38,786.75 and 13,386.88 is: 20,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.55 : 38,786.75 = 13,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.55/38,786.75 = 13,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.55x = 38,786.75 × 13,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.55x = 519,233,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,233,567.84/25,883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.37

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