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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.33, 37,723.24 and 11,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.33, 37,723.24 and 11,979.49 is: 17,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.33 : 37,723.24 = 11,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.33/37,723.24 = 11,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.33x = 37,723.24 × 11,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.33x = 451,905,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,905,176.35/25,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.02

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