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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956.02, 38,921.70 and 13,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956.02, 38,921.70 and 13,463.53 is: 20,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956.02 : 38,921.70 = 13,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956.02/38,921.70 = 13,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956.02x = 38,921.70 × 13,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956.02x = 524,023,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,023,475.60/25,956.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.90

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