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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.60, 38,890.80 and 13,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.60, 38,890.80 and 13,639.20 is: 20,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.60 : 38,890.80 = 13,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.60/38,890.80 = 13,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.60x = 38,890.80 × 13,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.60x = 530,439,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,439,399.36/25,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.54

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