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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.62, 37,672.98 and 12,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.62, 37,672.98 and 12,015.29 is: 17,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.62 : 37,672.98 = 12,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.62/37,672.98 = 12,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.62x = 37,672.98 × 12,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.62x = 452,651,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,651,591.50/25,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.49

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