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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.30, 37,663.50 and 12,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.30, 37,663.50 and 12,008.92 is: 17,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.30 : 37,663.50 = 12,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.30/37,663.50 = 12,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.30x = 37,663.50 × 12,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.30x = 452,297,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,297,958.42/25,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.95

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