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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,918.08, 38,822.44 and 11,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,918.08, 38,822.44 and 11,889.84 is: 17,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,918.08 : 38,822.44 = 11,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,918.08/38,822.44 = 11,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,918.08x = 38,822.44 × 11,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,918.08x = 461,592,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,592,519.79/25,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.68

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