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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.65, 38,068.26 and 12,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.65, 38,068.26 and 12,273.25 is: 18,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.65 : 38,068.26 = 12,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.65/38,068.26 = 12,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.65x = 38,068.26 × 12,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.65x = 467,221,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,221,272.05/25,411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.11

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