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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.24, 38,360.04 and 12,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.24, 38,360.04 and 12,252.24 is: 18,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.24 : 38,360.04 = 12,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.24/38,360.04 = 12,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.24x = 38,360.04 × 12,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.24x = 469,996,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,996,416.49/25,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.32

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