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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.56, 38,920.50 and 11,897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.56, 38,920.50 and 11,897.87 is: 17,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.56 : 38,920.50 = 11,897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.56/38,920.50 = 11,897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.56x = 38,920.50 × 11,897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.56x = 463,070,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,070,854.73/25,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.23

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