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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.48, 38,262.83 and 12,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.48, 38,262.83 and 12,370.22 is: 18,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.48 : 38,262.83 = 12,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.48/38,262.83 = 12,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.48x = 38,262.83 × 12,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.48x = 473,319,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,319,584.83/25,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.51

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