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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.49, 37,774.96 and 12,700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.49, 37,774.96 and 12,700.13 is: 19,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.49 : 37,774.96 = 12,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.49/37,774.96 = 12,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.49x = 37,774.96 × 12,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.49x = 479,746,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,746,682.12/25,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.35

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