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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.04, 38,789.52 and 12,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.04, 38,789.52 and 12,016.48 is: 18,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.04 : 38,789.52 = 12,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.04/38,789.52 = 12,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.04x = 38,789.52 × 12,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.04x = 466,113,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,113,491.29/25,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.02

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