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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425, 38,149.02 and 12,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425, 38,149.02 and 12,274.92 is: 18,417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425 : 38,149.02 = 12,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425/38,149.02 = 12,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425x = 38,149.02 × 12,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425x = 468,276,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,276,168.58/25,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.94

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