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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.24, 18,388.88 and 3,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.24, 18,388.88 and 3,025.24 is: 4,537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.24 : 18,388.88 = 3,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.24/18,388.88 = 3,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.24x = 18,388.88 × 3,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.24x = 55,630,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630,775.33/12,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.86

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