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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.76, 37,670.16 and 12,013.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.76, 37,670.16 and 12,013.41 is: 17,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.76 : 37,670.16 = 12,013.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.76/37,670.16 = 12,013.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.76x = 37,670.16 × 12,013.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.76x = 452,547,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,547,076.85/25,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.66

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