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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.09, 38,525.59 and 11,833.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.09, 38,525.59 and 11,833.09 is: 17,749.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.09 : 38,525.59 = 11,833.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.09/38,525.59 = 11,833.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.09x = 38,525.59 × 11,833.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.09x = 455,876,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,876,692.25/25,684.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,749.38

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