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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,404.47, 38,131.31 and 12,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,404.47, 38,131.31 and 12,266.07 is: 18,410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,404.47 : 38,131.31 = 12,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,404.47/38,131.31 = 12,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,404.47x = 38,131.31 × 12,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,404.47x = 467,721,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,721,317.65/25,404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.99

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