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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.72, 37,815.39 and 12,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.72, 37,815.39 and 12,084.84 is: 18,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.72 : 37,815.39 = 12,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.72/37,815.39 = 12,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.72x = 37,815.39 × 12,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.72x = 456,992,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,992,937.69/25,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.80

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