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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,006.84, 37,499.32 and 11,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,006.84, 37,499.32 and 11,862.96 is: 17,789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,006.84 : 37,499.32 = 11,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,006.84/37,499.32 = 11,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,006.84x = 37,499.32 × 11,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,006.84x = 444,852,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,852,933.19/25,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,789.25

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