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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.60, 38,072.40 and 12,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.60, 38,072.40 and 12,243.40 is: 18,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.60 : 38,072.40 = 12,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.60/38,072.40 = 12,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.60x = 38,072.40 × 12,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.60x = 466,135,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,135,622.16/25,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.09

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