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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.02, 38,952.90 and 11,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.02, 38,952.90 and 11,928.24 is: 17,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.02 : 38,952.90 = 11,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.02/38,952.90 = 11,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.02x = 38,952.90 × 11,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.02x = 464,639,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,639,539.90/25,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.00

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