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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.70, 38,132.04 and 18,753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.70, 38,132.04 and 18,753.69 is: 28,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.70 : 38,132.04 = 18,753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.70/38,132.04 = 18,753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.70x = 38,132.04 × 18,753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.70x = 715,116,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,116,457.23/25,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,157.85

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