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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.80, 37,520.30 and 11,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.80, 37,520.30 and 11,856 is: 17,785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.80 : 37,520.30 = 11,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.80/37,520.30 = 11,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.80x = 37,520.30 × 11,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.80x = 444,840,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,840,676.80/25,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,785.94

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