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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.55, 38,940.98 and 11,917.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.55, 38,940.98 and 11,917.48 is: 17,870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.55 : 38,940.98 = 11,917.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.55/38,940.98 = 11,917.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.55x = 38,940.98 × 11,917.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.55x = 464,078,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,078,096.04/25,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.09

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