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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.10, 38,962.80 and 13,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.10, 38,962.80 and 13,501.20 is: 20,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.10 : 38,962.80 = 13,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.10/38,962.80 = 13,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.10x = 38,962.80 × 13,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.10x = 526,044,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,044,555.36/25,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.12

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