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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.84, 37,503.82 and 11,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.84, 37,503.82 and 11,865.96 is: 17,793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.84 : 37,503.82 = 11,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.84/37,503.82 = 11,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.84x = 37,503.82 × 11,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.84x = 445,018,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,018,827.97/25,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.75

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