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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.92, 38,757.32 and 13,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.92, 38,757.32 and 13,396.74 is: 20,051.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.92 : 38,757.32 = 13,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.92/38,757.32 = 13,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.92x = 38,757.32 × 13,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.92x = 519,221,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,221,739.14/25,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.88

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