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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.80, 38,167.72 and 12,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,428.80, 38,167.72 and 12,290.40 is: 18,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,428.80 : 38,167.72 = 12,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,428.80/38,167.72 = 12,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,428.80x = 38,167.72 × 12,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,428.80x = 469,096,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,096,545.89/25,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.45

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