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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.19, 37,767.36 and 8,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.19, 37,767.36 and 8,540.98 is: 12,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.19 : 37,767.36 = 8,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.19/37,767.36 = 8,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.19x = 37,767.36 × 8,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.19x = 322,570,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,570,266.41/25,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.51

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