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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.55, 38,506.40 and 12,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.55, 38,506.40 and 12,341.51 is: 18,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.55 : 38,506.40 = 12,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.55/38,506.40 = 12,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.55x = 38,506.40 × 12,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.55x = 475,227,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,227,057.10/25,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.56

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