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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.69, 38,883.78 and 11,878.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.69, 38,883.78 and 11,878.73 is: 17,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.69 : 38,883.78 = 11,878.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.69/38,883.78 = 11,878.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.69x = 38,883.78 × 11,878.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.69x = 461,890,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,890,094.12/25,922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,817.99

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