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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.26, 37,973.95 and 12,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.26, 37,973.95 and 12,828.23 is: 19,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.26 : 37,973.95 = 12,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.26/37,973.95 = 12,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.26x = 37,973.95 × 12,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.26x = 487,138,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,138,564.61/25,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.40

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