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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.64, 37,833.32 and 12,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.64, 37,833.32 and 12,735.44 is: 19,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.64 : 37,833.32 = 12,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.64/37,833.32 = 12,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.64x = 37,833.32 × 12,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.64x = 481,823,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,823,913.18/25,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,114.96

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