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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.16, 38,689.92 and 11,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.16, 38,689.92 and 11,952 is: 17,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.16 : 38,689.92 = 11,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.16/38,689.92 = 11,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.16x = 38,689.92 × 11,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.16x = 462,421,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,421,923.84/25,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.02

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