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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.34, 37,711.65 and 12,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.34, 37,711.65 and 12,015.46 is: 17,997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.34 : 37,711.65 = 12,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.34/37,711.65 = 12,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.34x = 37,711.65 × 12,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.34x = 453,122,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,122,633.55/25,176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.96

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