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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.06, 38,928.18 and 13,491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.06, 38,928.18 and 13,491.81 is: 20,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.06 : 38,928.18 = 13,491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.06/38,928.18 = 13,491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.06x = 38,928.18 × 13,491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.06x = 525,211,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,211,608.21/25,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.62

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