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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.97, 38,792.67 and 11,825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.97, 38,792.67 and 11,825.83 is: 17,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.97 : 38,792.67 = 11,825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.97/38,792.67 = 11,825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.97x = 38,792.67 × 11,825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.97x = 458,755,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,755,520.67/25,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.13

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