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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.13, 37,673.28 and 12,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.13, 37,673.28 and 12,627.72 is: 18,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.13 : 37,673.28 = 12,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.13/37,673.28 = 12,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.13x = 37,673.28 × 12,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.13x = 475,727,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,727,701.76/25,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.63

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