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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.80, 38,164.72 and 12,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.80, 38,164.72 and 12,288.40 is: 18,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.80 : 38,164.72 = 12,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.80/38,164.72 = 12,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.80x = 38,164.72 × 12,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.80x = 468,983,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,983,345.25/25,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.45

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