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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.90, 38,663.17 and 12,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.90, 38,663.17 and 12,263.13 is: 18,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.90 : 38,663.17 = 12,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.90/38,663.17 = 12,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.90x = 38,663.17 × 12,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.90x = 474,131,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,131,449.26/25,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.09

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