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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.20, 38,673.06 and 11,922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.20, 38,673.06 and 11,922.04 is: 17,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.20 : 38,673.06 = 11,922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.20/38,673.06 = 11,922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.20x = 38,673.06 × 11,922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.20x = 461,061,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,061,768.24/25,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.09

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