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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,036.66, 37,564.50 and 11,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,036.66, 37,564.50 and 11,717.20 is: 17,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036.66 : 37,564.50 = 11,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036.66/37,564.50 = 11,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036.66x = 37,564.50 × 11,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036.66x = 440,150,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,150,759.40/25,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.25

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