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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.78, 38,008.87 and 12,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.78, 38,008.87 and 12,184.44 is: 18,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.78 : 38,008.87 = 12,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.78/38,008.87 = 12,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.78x = 38,008.87 × 12,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.78x = 463,116,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,116,765.52/25,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.60

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