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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.90, 38,031.60 and 12,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.90, 38,031.60 and 12,867.60 is: 19,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.90 : 38,031.60 = 12,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.90/38,031.60 = 12,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.90x = 38,031.60 × 12,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.90x = 489,375,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,375,416.16/25,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.21

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