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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.14, 38,895.33 and 13,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.14, 38,895.33 and 13,470.94 is: 20,169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.14 : 38,895.33 = 13,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.14/38,895.33 = 13,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.14x = 38,895.33 × 13,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.14x = 523,956,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,956,496.24/25,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.91

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