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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.84, 37,710.90 and 12,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.84, 37,710.90 and 12,014.96 is: 17,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.84 : 37,710.90 = 12,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.84/37,710.90 = 12,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.84x = 37,710.90 × 12,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.84x = 453,094,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,094,766.51/25,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.21

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