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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.28, 38,903.77 and 13,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.28, 38,903.77 and 13,486.34 is: 20,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.28 : 38,903.77 = 13,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.28/38,903.77 = 13,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.28x = 38,903.77 × 13,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.28x = 524,669,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,669,583.62/25,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.92

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