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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.04, 38,786.52 and 12,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.04, 38,786.52 and 12,014.48 is: 18,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.04 : 38,786.52 = 12,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.04/38,786.52 = 12,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.04x = 38,786.52 × 12,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.04x = 465,999,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,999,868.81/25,873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.02

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