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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.63, 37,821.83 and 12,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.63, 37,821.83 and 12,027.02 is: 18,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.63 : 37,821.83 = 12,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.63/37,821.83 = 12,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.63x = 37,821.83 × 12,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.63x = 454,883,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,883,798.43/25,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.47

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