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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.04, 38,413.28 and 12,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.04, 38,413.28 and 12,444.73 is: 18,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.04 : 38,413.28 = 12,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.04/38,413.28 = 12,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.04x = 38,413.28 × 12,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.04x = 478,042,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,042,643.72/25,608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.68

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