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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.60, 38,155.20 and 12,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.60, 38,155.20 and 12,299.20 is: 18,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.60 : 38,155.20 = 12,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.60/38,155.20 = 12,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.60x = 38,155.20 × 12,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.60x = 469,278,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,278,435.84/25,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.11

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