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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.51, 37,546.91 and 11,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.51, 37,546.91 and 11,873.70 is: 17,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.51 : 37,546.91 = 11,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.51/37,546.91 = 11,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.51x = 37,546.91 × 11,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.51x = 445,820,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,820,730.42/25,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,812.52

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