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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.75, 38,869.76 and 12,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.75, 38,869.76 and 12,763.23 is: 19,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.75 : 38,869.76 = 12,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.75/38,869.76 = 12,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.75x = 38,869.76 × 12,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.75x = 496,103,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,103,718.83/25,910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.64

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