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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.30, 38,276.01 and 12,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.30, 38,276.01 and 12,195.24 is: 18,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.30 : 38,276.01 = 12,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.30/38,276.01 = 12,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.30x = 38,276.01 × 12,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.30x = 466,785,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,785,128.19/25,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.47

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