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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.65, 38,773.23 and 12,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.65, 38,773.23 and 12,694.45 is: 19,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.65 : 38,773.23 = 12,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.65/38,773.23 = 12,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.65x = 38,773.23 × 12,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.65x = 492,204,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,204,829.57/25,832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.59

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