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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.83, 38,833.16 and 11,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.83, 38,833.16 and 11,848.77 is: 17,777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.83 : 38,833.16 = 11,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.83/38,833.16 = 11,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.83x = 38,833.16 × 11,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.83x = 460,125,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,125,121.97/25,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,777.23

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