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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.98, 37,763.28 and 11,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.98, 37,763.28 and 11,846.81 is: 17,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.98 : 37,763.28 = 11,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.98/37,763.28 = 11,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.98x = 37,763.28 × 11,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.98x = 447,374,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,374,214.32/25,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769.18

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