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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.49, 37,724.93 and 11,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.49, 37,724.93 and 11,995.16 is: 17,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.49 : 37,724.93 = 11,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.49/37,724.93 = 11,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.49x = 37,724.93 × 11,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.49x = 452,516,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,516,322.74/25,144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.64

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