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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.42, 37,871.92 and 11,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.42, 37,871.92 and 11,924.35 is: 17,882.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.42 : 37,871.92 = 11,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.42/37,871.92 = 11,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.42x = 37,871.92 × 11,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.42x = 451,597,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,597,949.48/25,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.65

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