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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.59, 37,720.58 and 11,992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.59, 37,720.58 and 11,992.25 is: 17,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.59 : 37,720.58 = 11,992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.59/37,720.58 = 11,992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.59x = 37,720.58 × 11,992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.59x = 452,354,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,354,728.39/25,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.29

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