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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,301.70, 37,963.35 and 12,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,301.70, 37,963.35 and 12,147.30 is: 18,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,301.70 : 37,963.35 = 12,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,301.70/37,963.35 = 12,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,301.70x = 37,963.35 × 12,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,301.70x = 461,152,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,152,201.46/25,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.14

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