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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.16, 38,179.03 and 12,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.16, 38,179.03 and 12,966.13 is: 19,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.16 : 38,179.03 = 12,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.16/38,179.03 = 12,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.16x = 38,179.03 × 12,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.16x = 495,034,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,034,266.25/25,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.07

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