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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693, 38,547.28 and 18,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693, 38,547.28 and 18,211.04 is: 27,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693 : 38,547.28 = 18,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693/38,547.28 = 18,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693x = 38,547.28 × 18,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693x = 701,986,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,986,057.97/25,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,322.07

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