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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.86, 38,133.92 and 12,936.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.86, 38,133.92 and 12,936.21 is: 19,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.86 : 38,133.92 = 12,936.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.86/38,133.92 = 12,936.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.86x = 38,133.92 × 12,936.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.86x = 493,308,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,308,429.58/25,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.35

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