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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.13, 37,962.01 and 12,208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.13, 37,962.01 and 12,208.33 is: 18,284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.13 : 37,962.01 = 12,208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.13/37,962.01 = 12,208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.13x = 37,962.01 × 12,208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.13x = 463,452,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,452,745.54/25,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.95

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