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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.96, 37,659.99 and 12,006.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.96, 37,659.99 and 12,006.53 is: 17,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.96 : 37,659.99 = 12,006.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.96/37,659.99 = 12,006.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.96x = 37,659.99 × 12,006.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.96x = 452,165,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,165,799.73/25,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.36

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