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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.87, 38,198.82 and 12,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.87, 38,198.82 and 12,327.50 is: 18,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.87 : 38,198.82 = 12,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.87/38,198.82 = 12,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.87x = 38,198.82 × 12,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.87x = 470,895,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,895,953.55/25,502.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.43

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