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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.89, 38,282.90 and 12,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.89, 38,282.90 and 12,383.63 is: 18,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.89 : 38,282.90 = 12,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.89/38,282.90 = 12,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.89x = 38,282.90 × 12,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.89x = 474,081,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,081,159.16/25,558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.58

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