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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.83, 38,741.95 and 11,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.83, 38,741.95 and 11,789.59 is: 17,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.83 : 38,741.95 = 11,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.83/38,741.95 = 11,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.83x = 38,741.95 × 11,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.83x = 456,751,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,751,706.30/25,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.11

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