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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.80, 38,858.60 and 13,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.80, 38,858.60 and 13,449.20 is: 20,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.80 : 38,858.60 = 13,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.80/38,858.60 = 13,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.80x = 38,858.60 × 13,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.80x = 522,617,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,617,083.12/25,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.52

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