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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.96, 37,807.60 and 11,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.96, 37,807.60 and 11,898.88 is: 17,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.96 : 37,807.60 = 11,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.96/37,807.60 = 11,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.96x = 37,807.60 × 11,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.96x = 449,868,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,868,095.49/25,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.12

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