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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.24, 38,155.14 and 12,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.24, 38,155.14 and 12,285.12 is: 18,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.24 : 38,155.14 = 12,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.24/38,155.14 = 12,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.24x = 38,155.14 × 12,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.24x = 468,740,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,740,473.52/25,431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.68

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