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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.04, 37,809.36 and 12,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.04, 37,809.36 and 12,069.12 is: 18,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.04 : 37,809.36 = 12,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.04/37,809.36 = 12,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.04x = 37,809.36 × 12,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.04x = 456,325,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,325,702.96/25,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.93

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