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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.84, 38,007.58 and 12,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.84, 38,007.58 and 12,183.48 is: 18,279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.84 : 38,007.58 = 12,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.84/38,007.58 = 12,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.84x = 38,007.58 × 12,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.84x = 463,064,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,064,590.78/25,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.22

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