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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.40, 38,640.24 and 12,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.40, 38,640.24 and 12,607.38 is: 18,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.40 : 38,640.24 = 12,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.40/38,640.24 = 12,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.40x = 38,640.24 × 12,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.40x = 487,152,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,152,188.97/25,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.69

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