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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.88, 38,191.44 and 12,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.88, 38,191.44 and 12,322.63 is: 18,457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.88 : 38,191.44 = 12,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.88/38,191.44 = 12,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.88x = 38,191.44 × 12,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.88x = 470,618,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,618,793.33/25,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.17

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