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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,724.93, 38,526.91 and 12,535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,724.93, 38,526.91 and 12,535.97 is: 18,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,724.93 : 38,526.91 = 12,535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,724.93/38,526.91 = 12,535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,724.93x = 38,526.91 × 12,535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,724.93x = 482,972,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,972,187.95/25,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.48

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