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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.12, 38,863.46 and 12,566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.12, 38,863.46 and 12,566.91 is: 18,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.12 : 38,863.46 = 12,566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.12/38,863.46 = 12,566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.12x = 38,863.46 × 12,566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.12x = 488,393,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,393,781.26/25,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.09

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