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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.64, 37,738.86 and 12,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.64, 37,738.86 and 12,059.24 is: 18,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.64 : 37,738.86 = 12,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.64/37,738.86 = 12,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.64x = 37,738.86 × 12,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.64x = 455,101,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,101,970.07/25,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.29

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