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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.68, 37,887.62 and 12,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.68, 37,887.62 and 12,114.88 is: 18,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.68 : 37,887.62 = 12,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.68/37,887.62 = 12,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.68x = 37,887.62 × 12,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.68x = 459,003,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,003,814.49/25,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.21

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