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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.47, 38,797.92 and 11,829.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.47, 38,797.92 and 11,829.33 is: 17,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.47 : 38,797.92 = 11,829.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.47/38,797.92 = 11,829.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.47x = 38,797.92 × 11,829.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.47x = 458,953,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,953,398.99/25,873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.38

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