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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.27, 38,259.51 and 12,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.27, 38,259.51 and 12,184.24 is: 18,279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.27 : 38,259.51 = 12,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.27/38,259.51 = 12,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.27x = 38,259.51 × 12,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.27x = 466,163,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,163,052.12/25,501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.99

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