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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,223.52, 37,832.94 and 11,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,223.52, 37,832.94 and 11,893.44 is: 17,839.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,223.52 : 37,832.94 = 11,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,223.52/37,832.94 = 11,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,223.52x = 37,832.94 × 11,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,223.52x = 449,963,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,963,801.91/25,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.06

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