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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.15, 37,994.45 and 12,842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.15, 37,994.45 and 12,842.85 is: 19,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.15 : 37,994.45 = 12,842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.15/37,994.45 = 12,842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.15x = 37,994.45 × 12,842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.15x = 487,956,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,956,957.97/25,314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.06

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