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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.52, 38,502.56 and 12,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.52, 38,502.56 and 12,169.34 is: 18,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.52 : 38,502.56 = 12,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.52/38,502.56 = 12,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.52x = 38,502.56 × 12,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.52x = 468,550,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,550,743.51/25,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.85

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