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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.15, 38,069.02 and 12,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.15, 38,069.02 and 12,273.75 is: 18,386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.15 : 38,069.02 = 12,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.15/38,069.02 = 12,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.15x = 38,069.02 × 12,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.15x = 467,249,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,249,634.23/25,412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.86

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