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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.81, 38,092.48 and 12,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.81, 38,092.48 and 12,237.35 is: 18,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.81 : 38,092.48 = 12,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.81/38,092.48 = 12,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.81x = 38,092.48 × 12,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.81x = 466,150,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,150,789.07/25,412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.15

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