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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,897.20, 38,845.80 and 12,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,897.20, 38,845.80 and 12,775.20 is: 19,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,897.20 : 38,845.80 = 12,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,897.20/38,845.80 = 12,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,897.20x = 38,845.80 × 12,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,897.20x = 496,262,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,262,864.16/25,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.80

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