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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.82, 37,791.99 and 12,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.82, 37,791.99 and 12,746.12 is: 19,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.82 : 37,791.99 = 12,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.82/37,791.99 = 12,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.82x = 37,791.99 × 12,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.82x = 481,701,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,701,050.62/25,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.61

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