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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,690.52, 38,499.55 and 12,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,690.52, 38,499.55 and 12,167.34 is: 18,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,690.52 : 38,499.55 = 12,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,690.52/38,499.55 = 12,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,690.52x = 38,499.55 × 12,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,690.52x = 468,437,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,437,116.63/25,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.85

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