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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,914.64, 38,842.80 and 12,739.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,914.64, 38,842.80 and 12,739.36 is: 19,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,914.64 : 38,842.80 = 12,739.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,914.64/38,842.80 = 12,739.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,914.64x = 38,842.80 × 12,739.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,914.64x = 494,832,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,832,412.61/25,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.71

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