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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.76, 38,491.20 and 12,509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.76, 38,491.20 and 12,509.88 is: 18,757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.76 : 38,491.20 = 12,509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.76/38,491.20 = 12,509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.76x = 38,491.20 × 12,509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.76x = 481,520,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,520,293.06/25,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.54

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