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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,605.80, 38,430.30 and 12,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,605.80, 38,430.30 and 12,469.40 is: 18,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,605.80 : 38,430.30 = 12,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,605.80/38,430.30 = 12,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,605.80x = 38,430.30 × 12,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,605.80x = 479,202,782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,202,782.82/25,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.62

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