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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.99, 38,052.59 and 12,216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.99, 38,052.59 and 12,216.69 is: 18,328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.99 : 38,052.59 = 12,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.99/38,052.59 = 12,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.99x = 38,052.59 × 12,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.99x = 464,876,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,876,634.64/25,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.94

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