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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.76, 37,881.05 and 11,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.76, 37,881.05 and 11,929.73 is: 17,892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.76 : 37,881.05 = 11,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.76/37,881.05 = 11,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.76x = 37,881.05 × 11,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.76x = 451,910,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,910,823.14/25,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.67

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