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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.98, 38,957.70 and 12,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.98, 38,957.70 and 12,809.70 is: 19,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.98 : 38,957.70 = 12,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.98/38,957.70 = 12,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.98x = 38,957.70 × 12,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.98x = 499,036,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,036,449.69/25,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.90

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