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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.20, 37,927.80 and 12,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.20, 37,927.80 and 12,163.20 is: 18,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.20 : 37,927.80 = 12,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.20/37,927.80 = 12,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.20x = 37,927.80 × 12,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.20x = 461,323,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,323,416.96/25,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.80

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