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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.26, 38,853.27 and 13,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.26, 38,853.27 and 13,464.42 is: 20,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.26 : 38,853.27 = 13,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.26/38,853.27 = 13,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.26x = 38,853.27 × 13,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.26x = 523,136,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,136,745.65/25,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.09

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