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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.86, 38,688.84 and 11,739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.86, 38,688.84 and 11,739.74 is: 17,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.86 : 38,688.84 = 11,739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.86/38,688.84 = 11,739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.86x = 38,688.84 × 11,739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.86x = 454,196,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,196,729.06/25,794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.04

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