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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,192.23, 37,779.86 and 12,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,192.23, 37,779.86 and 12,704.28 is: 19,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,192.23 : 37,779.86 = 12,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,192.23/37,779.86 = 12,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,192.23x = 37,779.86 × 12,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,192.23x = 479,965,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,965,667.38/25,192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.13

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