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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.60, 19,223.81 and 5,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.60, 19,223.81 and 5,425.44 is: 8,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.60 : 19,223.81 = 5,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.60/19,223.81 = 5,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.60x = 19,223.81 × 5,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.60x = 104,297,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,297,627.73/12,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.99

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