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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.95, 37,951.71 and 12,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.95, 37,951.71 and 12,195.54 is: 18,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.95 : 37,951.71 = 12,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.95/37,951.71 = 12,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.95x = 37,951.71 × 12,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.95x = 462,841,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,841,597.37/25,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.62

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