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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.29, 38,784.42 and 11,813.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.29, 38,784.42 and 11,813.87 is: 17,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.29 : 38,784.42 = 11,813.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.29/38,784.42 = 11,813.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.29x = 38,784.42 × 11,813.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.29x = 458,193,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,193,901.98/25,861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.36

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