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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,224.08, 37,836.11 and 11,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,224.08, 37,836.11 and 11,893.97 is: 17,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,224.08 : 37,836.11 = 11,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,224.08/37,836.11 = 11,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,224.08x = 37,836.11 × 11,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,224.08x = 450,021,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,021,492.40/25,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,840.95

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