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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.30, 38,271.51 and 12,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.30, 38,271.51 and 12,192.24 is: 18,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.30 : 38,271.51 = 12,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.30/38,271.51 = 12,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.30x = 38,271.51 × 12,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.30x = 466,615,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,615,435.08/25,509.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.97

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