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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.97, 37,999.29 and 12,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.97, 37,999.29 and 12,845.94 is: 19,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.97 : 37,999.29 = 12,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.97/37,999.29 = 12,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.97x = 37,999.29 × 12,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.97x = 488,136,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,136,662.27/25,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.01

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