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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,415.62, 38,136.41 and 12,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,415.62, 38,136.41 and 12,103.67 is: 18,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,415.62 : 38,136.41 = 12,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,415.62/38,136.41 = 12,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,415.62x = 38,136.41 × 12,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,415.62x = 461,590,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,590,521.62/25,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.69

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