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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.89, 38,021.42 and 12,892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.89, 38,021.42 and 12,892.05 is: 19,321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.89 : 38,021.42 = 12,892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.89/38,021.42 = 12,892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.89x = 38,021.42 × 12,892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.89x = 490,173,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,173,983.25/25,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.86

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