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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,223.63, 37,775.51 and 12,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,223.63, 37,775.51 and 12,704.27 is: 19,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,223.63 : 37,775.51 = 12,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,223.63/37,775.51 = 12,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,223.63x = 37,775.51 × 12,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,223.63x = 479,910,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,910,214.91/25,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.22

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