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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.86, 38,952.82 and 13,466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.86, 38,952.82 and 13,466.87 is: 20,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.86 : 38,952.82 = 13,466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.86/38,952.82 = 13,466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.86x = 38,952.82 × 13,466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.86x = 524,572,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,572,563.07/25,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,193.06

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