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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,146.08, 37,723.86 and 11,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,146.08, 37,723.86 and 11,999.36 is: 18,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,146.08 : 37,723.86 = 11,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,146.08/37,723.86 = 11,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,146.08x = 37,723.86 × 11,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,146.08x = 452,662,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,662,176.73/25,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.30

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