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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.64, 37,939.86 and 11,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.64, 37,939.86 and 11,969.82 is: 17,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.64 : 37,939.86 = 11,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.64/37,939.86 = 11,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.64x = 37,939.86 × 11,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.64x = 454,133,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,133,295.03/25,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.90

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