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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.68, 37,711.26 and 11,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.68, 37,711.26 and 11,983.22 is: 17,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.68 : 37,711.26 = 11,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.68/37,711.26 = 11,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.68x = 37,711.26 × 11,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.68x = 451,902,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,902,325.06/25,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.08

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