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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.54, 37,941.71 and 12,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.54, 37,941.71 and 12,194.75 is: 18,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.54 : 37,941.71 = 12,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.54/37,941.71 = 12,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.54x = 37,941.71 × 12,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.54x = 462,689,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,689,417.34/25,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.63

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