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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.84, 38,908.02 and 11,891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.84, 38,908.02 and 11,891.48 is: 17,846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.84 : 38,908.02 = 11,891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.84/38,908.02 = 11,891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.84x = 38,908.02 × 11,891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.84x = 462,673,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,673,941.67/25,924.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.74

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