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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.98, 37,872.77 and 11,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.98, 37,872.77 and 11,924.91 is: 17,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.98 : 37,872.77 = 11,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.98/37,872.77 = 11,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.98x = 37,872.77 × 11,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.98x = 451,629,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,629,314.08/25,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.49

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