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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.61, 37,749.67 and 12,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.61, 37,749.67 and 12,683.23 is: 19,030.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.61 : 37,749.67 = 12,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.61/37,749.67 = 12,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.61x = 37,749.67 × 12,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.61x = 478,787,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,787,868.97/25,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.02

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