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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.97, 37,480.32 and 12,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.97, 37,480.32 and 12,514.10 is: 18,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.97 : 37,480.32 = 12,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.97/37,480.32 = 12,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.97x = 37,480.32 × 12,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.97x = 469,032,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,032,285.11/25,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.82

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