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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.64, 37,677.44 and 12,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.64, 37,677.44 and 12,018.24 is: 17,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.64 : 37,677.44 = 12,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.64/37,677.44 = 12,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.64x = 37,677.44 × 12,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.64x = 452,816,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,816,516.51/25,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.88

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