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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.52, 38,304.90 and 12,384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.52, 38,304.90 and 12,384.36 is: 18,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.52 : 38,304.90 = 12,384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.52/38,304.90 = 12,384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.52x = 38,304.90 × 12,384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.52x = 474,381,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,381,671.36/25,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.33

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