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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084.20, 37,628.34 and 12,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084.20, 37,628.34 and 12,597.80 is: 18,897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084.20 : 37,628.34 = 12,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084.20/37,628.34 = 12,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084.20x = 37,628.34 × 12,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084.20x = 474,034,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,034,301.86/25,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.73

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