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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.36, 38,133.17 and 12,935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.36, 38,133.17 and 12,935.71 is: 19,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.36 : 38,133.17 = 12,935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.36/38,133.17 = 12,935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.36x = 38,133.17 × 12,935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.36x = 493,279,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,279,628.50/25,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.60

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