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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.02, 37,975.73 and 11,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.02, 37,975.73 and 11,995.22 is: 17,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.02 : 37,975.73 = 11,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.02/37,975.73 = 11,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.02x = 37,975.73 × 11,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.02x = 455,526,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,526,986.16/25,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.47

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