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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.00, 37,786.95 and 12,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.00, 37,786.95 and 12,045 is: 18,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.00 : 37,786.95 = 12,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.00/37,786.95 = 12,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.00x = 37,786.95 × 12,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.00x = 455,143,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,143,812.75/25,208.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.53

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