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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.64, 38,893.52 and 12,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.64, 38,893.52 and 12,772.84 is: 19,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.64 : 38,893.52 = 12,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.64/38,893.52 = 12,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.64x = 38,893.52 × 12,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.64x = 496,780,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,780,643.77/25,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.27

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