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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.20, 38,707.80 and 12,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.20, 38,707.80 and 12,683.20 is: 19,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.20 : 38,707.80 = 12,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.20/38,707.80 = 12,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.20x = 38,707.80 × 12,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.20x = 490,938,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,938,768.96/25,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.80

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