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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.15, 38,773.98 and 12,694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.15, 38,773.98 and 12,694.95 is: 19,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.15 : 38,773.98 = 12,694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.15/38,773.98 = 12,694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.15x = 38,773.98 × 12,694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.15x = 492,233,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,233,737.40/25,833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,054.34

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