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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.80, 38,039.70 and 12,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.80, 38,039.70 and 12,205.40 is: 18,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.80 : 38,039.70 = 12,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.80/38,039.70 = 12,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.80x = 38,039.70 × 12,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.80x = 464,289,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,289,754.38/25,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.10

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