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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.37, 38,822.90 and 12,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.37, 38,822.90 and 12,762.97 is: 19,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.37 : 38,822.90 = 12,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.37/38,822.90 = 12,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.37x = 38,822.90 × 12,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.37x = 495,495,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,495,347.14/25,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.08

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