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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,457.90, 38,209.32 and 12,320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,457.90, 38,209.32 and 12,320.10 is: 18,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,457.90 : 38,209.32 = 12,320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,457.90/38,209.32 = 12,320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,457.90x = 38,209.32 × 12,320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,457.90x = 470,742,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,742,643.33/25,457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.03

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