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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.21, 38,221.91 and 12,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.21, 38,221.91 and 12,159.20 is: 18,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.21 : 38,221.91 = 12,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.21/38,221.91 = 12,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.21x = 38,221.91 × 12,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.21x = 464,747,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,747,848.07/25,476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.42

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