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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.92, 38,297.85 and 12,393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.92, 38,297.85 and 12,393.64 is: 18,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.92 : 38,297.85 = 12,393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.92/38,297.85 = 12,393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.92x = 38,297.85 × 12,393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.92x = 474,649,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,649,765.67/25,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.54

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