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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.06, 38,984.56 and 11,754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.06, 38,984.56 and 11,754.83 is: 17,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.06 : 38,984.56 = 11,754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.06/38,984.56 = 11,754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.06x = 38,984.56 × 11,754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.06x = 458,256,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,256,875.42/25,989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.68

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