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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.49, 37,988.94 and 12,173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.49, 37,988.94 and 12,173.89 is: 18,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.49 : 37,988.94 = 12,173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.49/37,988.94 = 12,173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.49x = 37,988.94 × 12,173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.49x = 462,473,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,473,176.78/25,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.78

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