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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.53, 38,070.09 and 12,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.53, 38,070.09 and 12,223.23 is: 18,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.53 : 38,070.09 = 12,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.53/38,070.09 = 12,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.53x = 38,070.09 × 12,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.53x = 465,339,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,339,466.19/25,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.46

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