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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.84, 38,985.36 and 13,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.84, 38,985.36 and 13,502.81 is: 20,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.84 : 38,985.36 = 13,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.84/38,985.36 = 13,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.84x = 38,985.36 × 13,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.84x = 526,411,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,411,713.93/25,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,267.00

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