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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.22, 38,511.63 and 12,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.22, 38,511.63 and 12,511.42 is: 18,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.22 : 38,511.63 = 12,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.22/38,511.63 = 12,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.22x = 38,511.63 × 12,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.22x = 481,835,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,835,081.54/25,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.12

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