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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.79, 38,834.29 and 11,648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.79, 38,834.29 and 11,648.21 is: 17,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.79 : 38,834.29 = 11,648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.79/38,834.29 = 11,648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.79x = 38,834.29 × 11,648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.79x = 452,349,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,349,882.60/25,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,472.13

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