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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.12, 38,149.92 and 12,946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.12, 38,149.92 and 12,946.86 is: 19,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.12 : 38,149.92 = 12,946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.12/38,149.92 = 12,946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.12x = 38,149.92 × 12,946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.12x = 493,921,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,921,673.25/25,431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.94

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