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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.90, 38,507.31 and 11,820.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.90, 38,507.31 and 11,820.90 is: 17,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.90 : 38,507.31 = 11,820.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.90/38,507.31 = 11,820.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.90x = 38,507.31 × 11,820.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.90x = 455,191,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,191,060.78/25,671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,731.10

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