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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.99, 38,055.59 and 12,218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.99, 38,055.59 and 12,218.69 is: 18,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.99 : 38,055.59 = 12,218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.99/38,055.59 = 12,218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.99x = 38,055.59 × 12,218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.99x = 464,989,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,989,395.88/25,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.94

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