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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.27, 38,123.37 and 12,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.27, 38,123.37 and 12,095.73 is: 18,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.27 : 38,123.37 = 12,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.27/38,123.37 = 12,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.27x = 38,123.37 × 12,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.27x = 461,129,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,129,990.21/25,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.10

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