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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.24, 38,096.64 and 12,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.24, 38,096.64 and 12,246.12 is: 18,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.24 : 38,096.64 = 12,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.24/38,096.64 = 12,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.24x = 38,096.64 × 12,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.24x = 466,536,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,536,025.04/25,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.17

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