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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.74, 37,954.71 and 12,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.74, 37,954.71 and 12,151.08 is: 18,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.74 : 37,954.71 = 12,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.74/37,954.71 = 12,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.74x = 37,954.71 × 12,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.74x = 461,190,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,190,717.59/25,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.51

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