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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.16, 38,336.52 and 12,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.16, 38,336.52 and 12,233.18 is: 18,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.16 : 38,336.52 = 12,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.16/38,336.52 = 12,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.16x = 38,336.52 × 12,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.16x = 468,977,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,977,549.73/25,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.12

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