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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.80, 38,153.04 and 12,948.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.80, 38,153.04 and 12,948.68 is: 19,434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.80 : 38,153.04 = 12,948.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.80/38,153.04 = 12,948.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.80x = 38,153.04 × 12,948.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.80x = 494,031,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,031,505.99/25,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.91

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