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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.80, 38,113.76 and 12,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.80, 38,113.76 and 12,254.40 is: 18,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.80 : 38,113.76 = 12,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.80/38,113.76 = 12,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.80x = 38,113.76 × 12,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.80x = 467,061,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,061,260.54/25,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.45

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