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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.76, 37,513.92 and 11,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.76, 37,513.92 and 11,852.96 is: 17,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.76 : 37,513.92 = 11,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.76/37,513.92 = 11,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.76x = 37,513.92 × 11,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.76x = 444,650,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,650,993.20/25,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,779.10

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