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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.94, 37,667.50 and 12,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.94, 37,667.50 and 12,011.54 is: 17,989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.94 : 37,667.50 = 12,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.94/37,667.50 = 12,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.94x = 37,667.50 × 12,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.94x = 452,444,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,444,464.58/25,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.88

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