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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.99, 37,488.86 and 11,870.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.99, 37,488.86 and 11,870.58 is: 17,794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.99 : 37,488.86 = 11,870.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.99/37,488.86 = 11,870.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.99x = 37,488.86 × 11,870.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.99x = 445,014,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,014,637.48/25,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,794.19

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