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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,894.92, 38,758.82 and 13,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,894.92, 38,758.82 and 13,397.74 is: 20,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,894.92 : 38,758.82 = 13,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,894.92/38,758.82 = 13,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,894.92x = 38,758.82 × 13,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,894.92x = 519,280,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,280,593.07/25,894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.38

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