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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.70, 38,488.23 and 12,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.70, 38,488.23 and 12,520.44 is: 18,753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.70 : 38,488.23 = 12,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.70/38,488.23 = 12,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.70x = 38,488.23 × 12,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.70x = 481,889,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,889,574.42/25,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.71

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