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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.82, 38,917.51 and 13,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.82, 38,917.51 and 13,442.46 is: 20,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.82 : 38,917.51 = 13,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.82/38,917.51 = 13,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.82x = 38,917.51 × 13,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.82x = 523,146,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,146,967.54/25,913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,187.95

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