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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.53, 38,948.92 and 13,501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.53, 38,948.92 and 13,501.49 is: 20,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.53 : 38,948.92 = 13,501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.53/38,948.92 = 13,501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.53x = 38,948.92 × 13,501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.53x = 525,868,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,868,225.39/25,984.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.74

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