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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.93, 57,693.12 and 12,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.93, 57,693.12 and 12,167.25 is: 18,249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.93 : 57,693.12 = 12,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.93/57,693.12 = 12,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.93x = 57,693.12 × 12,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.93x = 701,966,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,966,568.69/38,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.05

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