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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.83, 38,035.58 and 12,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.83, 38,035.58 and 12,883.95 is: 19,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.83 : 38,035.58 = 12,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.83/38,035.58 = 12,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.83x = 38,035.58 × 12,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.83x = 490,048,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,048,446.52/25,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.19

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