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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.62, 37,743.15 and 12,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.62, 37,743.15 and 12,007.26 is: 18,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.62 : 37,743.15 = 12,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.62/37,743.15 = 12,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.62x = 37,743.15 × 12,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.62x = 453,191,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,191,815.27/25,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.81

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