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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.30, 38,380.86 and 12,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.30, 38,380.86 and 12,268.08 is: 18,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.30 : 38,380.86 = 12,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.30/38,380.86 = 12,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.30x = 38,380.86 × 12,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.30x = 470,859,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,859,460.95/25,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.30

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