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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.72, 37,746.18 and 11,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.72, 37,746.18 and 11,995.32 is: 18,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.72 : 37,746.18 = 11,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.72/37,746.18 = 11,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.72x = 37,746.18 × 11,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.72x = 452,777,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,777,507.88/25,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.28

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