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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.40, 38,124.30 and 12,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.40, 38,124.30 and 12,279.80 is: 18,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.40 : 38,124.30 = 12,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.40/38,124.30 = 12,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.40x = 38,124.30 × 12,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.40x = 468,158,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,158,779.14/25,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.48

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