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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.80, 38,861.60 and 13,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.80, 38,861.60 and 13,451.20 is: 20,163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.80 : 38,861.60 = 13,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.80/38,861.60 = 13,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.80x = 38,861.60 × 13,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.80x = 522,735,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,735,153.92/25,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.52

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