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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.08, 38,261.40 and 11,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.08, 38,261.40 and 11,654.80 is: 17,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.08 : 38,261.40 = 11,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.08/38,261.40 = 11,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.08x = 38,261.40 × 11,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.08x = 445,928,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,928,964.72/25,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.10

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