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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,559.89, 38,284.39 and 12,384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,559.89, 38,284.39 and 12,384.63 is: 18,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,559.89 : 38,284.39 = 12,384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,559.89/38,284.39 = 12,384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,559.89x = 38,284.39 × 12,384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,559.89x = 474,138,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,138,004.93/25,559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.08

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