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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,303.64, 37,947.36 and 11,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,303.64, 37,947.36 and 11,974.82 is: 17,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,303.64 : 37,947.36 = 11,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,303.64/37,947.36 = 11,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,303.64x = 37,947.36 × 11,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,303.64x = 454,412,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,412,805.48/25,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,958.40

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