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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.22, 38,159.91 and 12,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.22, 38,159.91 and 12,953.42 is: 19,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.22 : 38,159.91 = 12,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.22/38,159.91 = 12,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.22x = 38,159.91 × 12,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.22x = 494,301,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,301,341.39/25,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.15

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