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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.97, 37,507.81 and 12,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.97, 37,507.81 and 12,528.06 is: 18,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.97 : 37,507.81 = 12,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.97/37,507.81 = 12,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.97x = 37,507.81 × 12,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.97x = 469,900,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,900,094.15/25,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,783.25

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