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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.80, 38,828.70 and 13,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.80, 38,828.70 and 13,444.20 is: 20,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.80 : 38,828.70 = 13,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.80/38,828.70 = 13,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.80x = 38,828.70 × 13,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.80x = 522,020,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,020,808.54/25,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.30

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