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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.16, 38,026.98 and 12,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.16, 38,026.98 and 12,200.76 is: 18,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.16 : 38,026.98 = 12,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.16/38,026.98 = 12,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.16x = 38,026.98 × 12,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.16x = 463,958,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,958,056.50/25,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.37

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