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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,387.28, 38,105.52 and 12,248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,387.28, 38,105.52 and 12,248.89 is: 18,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,387.28 : 38,105.52 = 12,248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,387.28/38,105.52 = 12,248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,387.28x = 38,105.52 × 12,248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,387.28x = 466,750,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,750,322.87/25,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.20

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