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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.08, 38,897.97 and 11,887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.08, 38,897.97 and 11,887.35 is: 17,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.08 : 38,897.97 = 11,887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.08/38,897.97 = 11,887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.08x = 38,897.97 × 11,887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.08x = 462,393,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,393,783.68/25,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.21

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