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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.58, 38,511.45 and 12,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.58, 38,511.45 and 12,537.54 is: 18,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.58 : 38,511.45 = 12,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.58/38,511.45 = 12,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.58x = 38,511.45 × 12,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.58x = 482,838,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,838,844.83/25,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.84

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