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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.88, 37,542.72 and 11,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.88, 37,542.72 and 11,874.24 is: 17,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.88 : 37,542.72 = 11,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.88/37,542.72 = 11,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.88x = 37,542.72 × 11,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.88x = 445,791,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,791,267.53/25,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.89

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