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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,290.28, 37,915.98 and 12,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,290.28, 37,915.98 and 12,135.34 is: 18,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,290.28 : 37,915.98 = 12,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,290.28/37,915.98 = 12,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,290.28x = 37,915.98 × 12,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,290.28x = 460,123,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,123,308.73/25,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.68

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