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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.23, 37,755.50 and 12,521.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.23, 37,755.50 and 12,521.93 is: 18,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.23 : 37,755.50 = 12,521.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.23/37,755.50 = 12,521.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.23x = 37,755.50 × 12,521.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.23x = 472,771,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,771,476.73/25,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,785.95

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