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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233.93, 37,861.16 and 12,757.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233.93, 37,861.16 and 12,757.50 is: 19,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233.93 : 37,861.16 = 12,757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233.93/37,861.16 = 12,757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233.93x = 37,861.16 × 12,757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233.93x = 483,013,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,013,684.91/25,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.44

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