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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.53, 37,591.85 and 12,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.53, 37,591.85 and 12,623.10 is: 18,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.53 : 37,591.85 = 12,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.53/37,591.85 = 12,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.53x = 37,591.85 × 12,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.53x = 474,525,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,525,618.62/25,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.76

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