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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.92, 38,181.60 and 12,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.92, 38,181.60 and 12,299.28 is: 18,453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.92 : 38,181.60 = 12,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.92/38,181.60 = 12,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.92x = 38,181.60 × 12,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.92x = 469,606,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,606,189.25/25,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.62

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