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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,133.54, 37,642.88 and 11,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,133.54, 37,642.88 and 11,995.14 is: 17,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,133.54 : 37,642.88 = 11,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,133.54/37,642.88 = 11,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,133.54x = 37,642.88 × 11,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,133.54x = 451,531,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,531,555.63/25,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,965.30

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