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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.64, 38,958.67 and 13,483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.64, 38,958.67 and 13,483.77 is: 20,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.64 : 38,958.67 = 13,483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.64/38,958.67 = 13,483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.64x = 38,958.67 × 13,483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.64x = 525,309,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,309,616.55/25,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,226.28

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