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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,395.03, 38,117.12 and 12,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,395.03, 38,117.12 and 12,256.65 is: 18,396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,395.03 : 38,117.12 = 12,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,395.03/38,117.12 = 12,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,395.03x = 38,117.12 × 12,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,395.03x = 467,188,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,188,137.56/25,395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.83

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