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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.66, 38,945.12 and 13,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.66, 38,945.12 and 13,480.10 is: 20,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.66 : 38,945.12 = 13,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.66/38,945.12 = 13,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.66x = 38,945.12 × 13,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.66x = 524,984,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,984,112.11/25,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.95

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