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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,167.97, 37,749.79 and 11,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,167.97, 37,749.79 and 11,837.83 is: 17,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,167.97 : 37,749.79 = 11,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,167.97/37,749.79 = 11,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,167.97x = 37,749.79 × 11,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,167.97x = 446,875,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,875,472.59/25,167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.72

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