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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,384.98, 38,048.31 and 12,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,384.98, 38,048.31 and 12,885.06 is: 19,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,384.98 : 38,048.31 = 12,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,384.98/38,048.31 = 12,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,384.98x = 38,048.31 × 12,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,384.98x = 490,254,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,254,757.25/25,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.79

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