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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.98, 38,268.07 and 12,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.98, 38,268.07 and 12,373.72 is: 18,533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.98 : 38,268.07 = 12,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.98/38,268.07 = 12,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.98x = 38,268.07 × 12,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.98x = 473,518,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,518,383.12/25,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.75

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