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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.92, 38,815.08 and 11,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.92, 38,815.08 and 11,823.76 is: 17,743.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.92 : 38,815.08 = 11,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.92/38,815.08 = 11,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.92x = 38,815.08 × 11,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.92x = 458,940,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,940,190.30/25,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,743.05

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