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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.64, 37,672.94 and 12,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.64, 37,672.94 and 12,015.24 is: 17,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.64 : 37,672.94 = 12,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.64/37,672.94 = 12,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.64x = 37,672.94 × 12,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.64x = 452,649,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,649,415.61/25,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.38

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