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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.82, 37,796.66 and 12,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.82, 37,796.66 and 12,047.12 is: 18,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.82 : 37,796.66 = 12,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.82/37,796.66 = 12,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.82x = 37,796.66 × 12,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.82x = 455,340,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,340,898.62/25,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.65

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