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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,118.93, 37,651.66 and 11,943.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,118.93, 37,651.66 and 11,943.47 is: 17,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,118.93 : 37,651.66 = 11,943.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,118.93/37,651.66 = 11,943.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,118.93x = 37,651.66 × 11,943.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,118.93x = 449,691,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,691,471.66/25,118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.49

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