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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.68, 38,096.32 and 12,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.68, 38,096.32 and 12,925.72 is: 19,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.68 : 38,096.32 = 12,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.68/38,096.32 = 12,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.68x = 38,096.32 × 12,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.68x = 492,422,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,422,365.35/25,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.03

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