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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.04, 38,358.68 and 12,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.04, 38,358.68 and 12,421.88 is: 18,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.04 : 38,358.68 = 12,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.04/38,358.68 = 12,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.04x = 38,358.68 × 12,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.04x = 476,486,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,486,666.02/25,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.39

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