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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.96, 37,575.60 and 11,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.96, 37,575.60 and 11,926.24 is: 17,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.96 : 37,575.60 = 11,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.96/37,575.60 = 11,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.96x = 37,575.60 × 11,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.96x = 448,135,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,135,623.74/25,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.96

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