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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.17, 38,754.71 and 13,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.17, 38,754.71 and 13,394.98 is: 20,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.17 : 38,754.71 = 13,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.17/38,754.71 = 13,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.17x = 38,754.71 × 13,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.17x = 519,118,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,118,565.36/25,892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.25

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