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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.56, 38,789.74 and 13,388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.56, 38,789.74 and 13,388.88 is: 20,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.56 : 38,789.74 = 13,388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.56/38,789.74 = 13,388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.56x = 38,789.74 × 13,388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.56x = 519,351,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,351,174.09/25,885.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.35

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