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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,384.53, 38,101.40 and 12,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,384.53, 38,101.40 and 12,246.13 is: 18,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,384.53 : 38,101.40 = 12,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,384.53/38,101.40 = 12,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,384.53x = 38,101.40 × 12,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,384.53x = 466,594,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,594,587.02/25,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.06

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