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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.36, 37,684.34 and 12,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.36, 37,684.34 and 12,635.57 is: 18,953.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.36 : 37,684.34 = 12,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.36/37,684.34 = 12,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.36x = 37,684.34 × 12,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.36x = 476,162,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,162,864.37/25,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,953.75

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