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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.80, 37,951.98 and 12,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.80, 37,951.98 and 12,156.22 is: 18,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.80 : 37,951.98 = 12,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.80/37,951.98 = 12,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.80x = 37,951.98 × 12,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.80x = 461,352,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,352,618.32/25,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.47

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