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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,755.24, 38,632.86 and 11,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,755.24, 38,632.86 and 11,902.44 is: 17,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,755.24 : 38,632.86 = 11,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,755.24/38,632.86 = 11,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,755.24x = 38,632.86 × 11,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,755.24x = 459,825,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,825,298.18/25,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,853.66

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