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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.57, 37,497.01 and 12,525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.57, 37,497.01 and 12,525.21 is: 18,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.57 : 37,497.01 = 12,525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.57/37,497.01 = 12,525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.57x = 37,497.01 × 12,525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.57x = 469,657,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,657,924.62/25,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,779.88

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