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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.20, 38,545.80 and 12,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.20, 38,545.80 and 12,575.20 is: 18,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.20 : 38,545.80 = 12,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.20/38,545.80 = 12,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.20x = 38,545.80 × 12,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.20x = 484,721,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,721,144.16/25,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.80

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