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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.24, 37,947.96 and 12,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.24, 37,947.96 and 12,146.58 is: 18,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.24 : 37,947.96 = 12,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.24/37,947.96 = 12,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.24x = 37,947.96 × 12,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.24x = 460,937,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,937,931.98/25,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.76

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