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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.52, 37,718.25 and 11,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.52, 37,718.25 and 11,823.06 is: 17,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.52 : 37,718.25 = 11,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.52/37,718.25 = 11,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.52x = 37,718.25 × 11,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.52x = 445,945,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,945,132.85/25,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.12

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