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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.60, 38,970.66 and 13,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.60, 38,970.66 and 13,501.50 is: 20,257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.60 : 38,970.66 = 13,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.60/38,970.66 = 13,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.60x = 38,970.66 × 13,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.60x = 526,162,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,162,365.99/25,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.58

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