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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.96, 38,949.24 and 13,471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.96, 38,949.24 and 13,471.34 is: 20,213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.96 : 38,949.24 = 13,471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.96/38,949.24 = 13,471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.96x = 38,949.24 × 13,471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.96x = 524,698,454.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,698,454.78/25,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.39

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