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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,857.16, 38,727.42 and 11,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,857.16, 38,727.42 and 11,977 is: 17,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,857.16 : 38,727.42 = 11,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,857.16/38,727.42 = 11,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,857.16x = 38,727.42 × 11,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,857.16x = 463,838,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,838,309.34/25,857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.49

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