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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206, 37,783.95 and 12,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206, 37,783.95 and 12,043 is: 18,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206 : 37,783.95 = 12,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206/37,783.95 = 12,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206x = 37,783.95 × 12,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206x = 455,032,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,032,109.85/25,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.53

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