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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.69, 38,885.28 and 11,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.69, 38,885.28 and 11,879.73 is: 17,819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.69 : 38,885.28 = 11,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.69/38,885.28 = 11,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.69x = 38,885.28 × 11,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.69x = 461,946,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,946,627.37/25,923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.48

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