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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.22, 37,757.43 and 12,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.22, 37,757.43 and 12,002.82 is: 18,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.22 : 37,757.43 = 12,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.22/37,757.43 = 12,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.22x = 37,757.43 × 12,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.22x = 453,195,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,195,635.95/25,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.54

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