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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,143.12, 37,722.87 and 11,993.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,143.12, 37,722.87 and 11,993.79 is: 17,994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,143.12 : 37,722.87 = 11,993.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,143.12/37,722.87 = 11,993.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,143.12x = 37,722.87 × 11,993.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,143.12x = 452,440,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,440,180.98/25,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.59

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