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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.80, 38,543.70 and 12,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.80, 38,543.70 and 12,541.40 is: 18,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.80 : 38,543.70 = 12,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.80/38,543.70 = 12,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.80x = 38,543.70 × 12,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.80x = 483,391,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,391,959.18/25,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,812.10

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