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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.57, 38,190.40 and 12,809.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.57, 38,190.40 and 12,809.95 is: 19,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.57 : 38,190.40 = 12,809.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.57/38,190.40 = 12,809.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.57x = 38,190.40 × 12,809.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.57x = 489,216,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,216,986.98/25,463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.43

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