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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.20, 37,828.80 and 12,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.20, 37,828.80 and 12,097.20 is: 18,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.20 : 37,828.80 = 12,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.20/37,828.80 = 12,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.20x = 37,828.80 × 12,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.20x = 457,622,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,622,559.36/25,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.80

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