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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.76, 37,516.92 and 11,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.76, 37,516.92 and 11,854.96 is: 17,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.76 : 37,516.92 = 11,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.76/37,516.92 = 11,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.76x = 37,516.92 × 11,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.76x = 444,761,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,761,585.92/25,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,782.10

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