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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.22, 38,759.52 and 11,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.22, 38,759.52 and 11,804.66 is: 17,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.22 : 38,759.52 = 11,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.22/38,759.52 = 11,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.22x = 38,759.52 × 11,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.22x = 457,542,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,542,955.36/25,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,698.40

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