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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.99, 38,960.43 and 12,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.99, 38,960.43 and 12,630.70 is: 18,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.99 : 38,960.43 = 12,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.99/38,960.43 = 12,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.99x = 38,960.43 × 12,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.99x = 492,097,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,097,504.54/25,983.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.49

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