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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.53, 38,949.33 and 11,937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.53, 38,949.33 and 11,937.53 is: 17,894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.53 : 38,949.33 = 11,937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.53/38,949.33 = 11,937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.53x = 38,949.33 × 11,937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.53x = 464,958,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,958,684.83/25,983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,894.36

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