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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.92, 37,872.67 and 11,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.92, 37,872.67 and 11,924.85 is: 17,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.92 : 37,872.67 = 11,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.92/37,872.67 = 11,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.92x = 37,872.67 × 11,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.92x = 451,625,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,625,908.85/25,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.40

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