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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.73, 38,925.33 and 11,918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.73, 38,925.33 and 11,918.92 is: 17,864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.73 : 38,925.33 = 11,918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.73/38,925.33 = 11,918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.73x = 38,925.33 × 11,918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.73x = 463,947,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,947,699.62/25,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.26

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