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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.33, 37,786.11 and 12,714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.33, 37,786.11 and 12,714.92 is: 19,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.33 : 37,786.11 = 12,714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.33/37,786.11 = 12,714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.33x = 37,786.11 × 12,714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.33x = 480,447,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,447,176.83/25,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.34

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