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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,329.08, 38,001.30 and 12,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,329.08, 38,001.30 and 12,177.72 is: 18,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,329.08 : 38,001.30 = 12,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,329.08/38,001.30 = 12,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,329.08x = 38,001.30 × 12,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,329.08x = 462,769,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,769,191.04/25,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.27

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