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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.69, 37,540.50 and 11,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.69, 37,540.50 and 11,696.02 is: 17,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.69 : 37,540.50 = 11,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.69/37,540.50 = 11,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.69x = 37,540.50 × 11,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.69x = 439,074,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,074,556.12/25,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.25

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