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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.20, 38,752.80 and 12,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.20, 38,752.80 and 12,713.20 is: 19,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.20 : 38,752.80 = 12,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.20/38,752.80 = 12,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.20x = 38,752.80 × 12,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.20x = 492,672,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,672,096.96/25,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.80

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