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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.48, 38,552.82 and 12,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.48, 38,552.82 and 12,555.66 is: 18,820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.48 : 38,552.82 = 12,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.48/38,552.82 = 12,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.48x = 38,552.82 × 12,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.48x = 484,056,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,056,099.96/25,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.60

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