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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.62, 37,922.31 and 11,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.62, 37,922.31 and 11,951.52 is: 17,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.62 : 37,922.31 = 11,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.62/37,922.31 = 11,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.62x = 37,922.31 × 11,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.62x = 453,229,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,229,104.20/25,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,921.55

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