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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.92, 38,163.84 and 12,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.92, 38,163.84 and 12,955.86 is: 19,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.92 : 38,163.84 = 12,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.92/38,163.84 = 12,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.92x = 38,163.84 × 12,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.92x = 494,445,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,445,368.10/25,426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.74

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