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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.08, 38,873.58 and 12,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.08, 38,873.58 and 12,744.04 is: 19,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.08 : 38,873.58 = 12,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.08/38,873.58 = 12,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.08x = 38,873.58 × 12,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.08x = 495,406,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,406,458.46/25,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.44

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