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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.70, 38,766.20 and 12,694.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.70, 38,766.20 and 12,694.59 is: 19,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.70 : 38,766.20 = 12,694.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.70/38,766.20 = 12,694.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.70x = 38,766.20 × 12,694.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.70x = 492,120,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,120,951.39/25,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,043.68

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