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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.68, 37,623.54 and 11,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.68, 37,623.54 and 11,947.52 is: 17,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.68 : 37,623.54 = 11,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.68/37,623.54 = 11,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.68x = 37,623.54 × 11,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.68x = 449,507,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,507,996.62/25,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.63

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