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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.06, 38,203.02 and 12,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.06, 38,203.02 and 12,818.44 is: 19,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.06 : 38,203.02 = 12,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.06/38,203.02 = 12,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.06x = 38,203.02 × 12,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.06x = 489,702,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,702,864.58/25,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.10

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