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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,417.98, 38,152.78 and 12,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,417.98, 38,152.78 and 12,281.40 is: 18,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,417.98 : 38,152.78 = 12,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,417.98/38,152.78 = 12,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,417.98x = 38,152.78 × 12,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,417.98x = 468,569,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,569,552.29/25,417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.57

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