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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.60, 38,997.90 and 12,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.60, 38,997.90 and 12,138.60 is: 18,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.60 : 38,997.90 = 12,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.60/38,997.90 = 12,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.60x = 38,997.90 × 12,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.60x = 473,379,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,379,908.94/25,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.21

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