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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.16, 38,376.36 and 12,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.16, 38,376.36 and 12,243.44 is: 18,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.16 : 38,376.36 = 12,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.16/38,376.36 = 12,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.16x = 38,376.36 × 12,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.16x = 469,858,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,858,661.08/25,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.24

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