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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.85, 37,871.08 and 11,923.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.85, 37,871.08 and 11,923.79 is: 17,881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.85 : 37,871.08 = 11,923.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.85/37,871.08 = 11,923.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.85x = 37,871.08 × 11,923.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.85x = 451,566,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,566,585.83/25,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.81

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