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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.62, 37,735.62 and 12,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.62, 37,735.62 and 12,002.30 is: 18,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.62 : 37,735.62 = 12,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.62/37,735.62 = 12,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.62x = 37,735.62 × 12,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.62x = 452,914,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,914,231.93/25,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.36

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