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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,155, 37,675.04 and 12,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,155, 37,675.04 and 12,016.68 is: 17,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,155 : 37,675.04 = 12,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,155/37,675.04 = 12,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,155x = 37,675.04 × 12,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,155x = 452,728,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,728,899.67/25,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.57

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