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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.02, 38,550.29 and 12,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.02, 38,550.29 and 12,196.55 is: 18,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.02 : 38,550.29 = 12,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.02/38,550.29 = 12,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.02x = 38,550.29 × 12,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.02x = 470,180,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,180,285.77/25,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.50

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