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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.56, 38,842.86 and 11,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.56, 38,842.86 and 11,898.32 is: 17,825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.56 : 38,842.86 = 11,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.56/38,842.86 = 11,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.56x = 38,842.86 × 11,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.56x = 462,164,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,164,778.00/25,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.92

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