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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.50, 38,473.44 and 12,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.50, 38,473.44 and 12,324.70 is: 18,482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.50 : 38,473.44 = 12,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.50/38,473.44 = 12,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.50x = 38,473.44 × 12,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.50x = 474,173,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,173,509.78/25,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.33

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