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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.79, 38,937.85 and 13,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.79, 38,937.85 and 13,475.24 is: 20,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.79 : 38,937.85 = 13,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.79/38,937.85 = 13,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.79x = 38,937.85 × 13,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.79x = 524,696,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,696,806.46/25,967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.68

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