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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,303.68, 37,963.62 and 12,156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,303.68, 37,963.62 and 12,156.97 is: 18,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,303.68 : 37,963.62 = 12,156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,303.68/37,963.62 = 12,156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,303.68x = 37,963.62 × 12,156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,303.68x = 461,522,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,522,589.43/25,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.35

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