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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.91, 38,411.58 and 12,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.91, 38,411.58 and 12,443.60 is: 18,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.91 : 38,411.58 = 12,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.91/38,411.58 = 12,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.91x = 38,411.58 × 12,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.91x = 477,978,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,978,336.89/25,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.99

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