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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,783.20, 38,674.80 and 12,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,783.20, 38,674.80 and 12,661.20 is: 18,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,783.20 : 38,674.80 = 12,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,783.20/38,674.80 = 12,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,783.20x = 38,674.80 × 12,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,783.20x = 489,669,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,669,377.76/25,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.80

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