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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.62, 37,751.17 and 12,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.62, 37,751.17 and 12,684.24 is: 19,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.62 : 37,751.17 = 12,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.62/37,751.17 = 12,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.62x = 37,751.17 × 12,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.62x = 478,844,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,844,711.80/25,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.52

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