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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,784.46, 38,674.80 and 11,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,784.46, 38,674.80 and 11,743.92 is: 17,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,784.46 : 38,674.80 = 11,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,784.46/38,674.80 = 11,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,784.46x = 38,674.80 × 11,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,784.46x = 454,193,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,193,757.22/25,784.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.02

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