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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.38, 38,190.69 and 12,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.38, 38,190.69 and 12,322.13 is: 18,456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.38 : 38,190.69 = 12,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.38/38,190.69 = 12,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.38x = 38,190.69 × 12,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.38x = 470,590,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,590,456.02/25,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.42

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