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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,212.87, 37,769.18 and 23,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,212.87, 37,769.18 and 23,146.16 is: 34,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,212.87 : 37,769.18 = 23,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,212.87/37,769.18 = 23,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,212.87x = 37,769.18 × 23,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,212.87x = 874,211,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,211,178.77/25,212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,673.21

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