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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.49, 38,063.84 and 12,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.49, 38,063.84 and 12,224.19 is: 18,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.49 : 38,063.84 = 12,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.49/38,063.84 = 12,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.49x = 38,063.84 × 12,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.49x = 465,299,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,299,612.29/25,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.19

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