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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.39, 38,192.19 and 12,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.39, 38,192.19 and 12,323.13 is: 18,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.39 : 38,192.19 = 12,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.39/38,192.19 = 12,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.39x = 38,192.19 × 12,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.39x = 470,647,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,647,131.39/25,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.92

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