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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.80, 38,967.98 and 12,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.80, 38,967.98 and 12,116.24 is: 18,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.80 : 38,967.98 = 12,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.80/38,967.98 = 12,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.80x = 38,967.98 × 12,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.80x = 472,145,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,145,398.00/25,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.06

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