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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.16, 38,052.66 and 12,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.16, 38,052.66 and 12,223.40 is: 18,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.16 : 38,052.66 = 12,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.16/38,052.66 = 12,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.16x = 38,052.66 × 12,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.16x = 465,132,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,132,884.24/25,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.09

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