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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.72, 38,883.80 and 13,432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.72, 38,883.80 and 13,432.29 is: 20,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.72 : 38,883.80 = 13,432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.72/38,883.80 = 13,432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.72x = 38,883.80 × 13,432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.72x = 522,298,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,298,216.32/25,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.17

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