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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.27, 38,549.93 and 12,364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.27, 38,549.93 and 12,364.11 is: 18,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.27 : 38,549.93 = 12,364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.27/38,549.93 = 12,364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.27x = 38,549.93 × 12,364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.27x = 476,635,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,635,513.19/25,704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.05

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