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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.28, 38,006.62 and 12,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.28, 38,006.62 and 12,182.94 is: 18,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.28 : 38,006.62 = 12,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.28/38,006.62 = 12,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.28x = 38,006.62 × 12,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.28x = 463,032,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,032,340.61/25,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.35

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