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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.43, 37,882.74 and 12,111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.43, 37,882.74 and 12,111.63 is: 18,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.43 : 37,882.74 = 12,111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.43/37,882.74 = 12,111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.43x = 37,882.74 × 12,111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.43x = 458,821,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,821,730.27/25,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.34

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