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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.74, 37,956.21 and 12,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.74, 37,956.21 and 12,152.08 is: 18,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.74 : 37,956.21 = 12,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.74/37,956.21 = 12,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.74x = 37,956.21 × 12,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.74x = 461,246,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,246,900.42/25,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.01

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