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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.91, 38,404.37 and 12,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.91, 38,404.37 and 12,443.96 is: 18,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.91 : 38,404.37 = 12,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.91/38,404.37 = 12,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.91x = 38,404.37 × 12,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.91x = 477,902,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,902,571.23/25,602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.95

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