Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.72, 38,155.08 and 11,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,436.72, 38,155.08 and 11,576 is: 17,364
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,436.72 : 38,155.08 = 11,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,436.72/38,155.08 = 11,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,436.72x = 38,155.08 × 11,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,436.72x = 441,683,206.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,683,206.08/25,436.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,364
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