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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.79, 38,786.67 and 11,815.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.79, 38,786.67 and 11,815.37 is: 17,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.79 : 38,786.67 = 11,815.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.79/38,786.67 = 11,815.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.79x = 38,786.67 × 11,815.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.79x = 458,278,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,278,663.18/25,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,719.61

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