Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.72, 38,287.08 and 11,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,524.72, 38,287.08 and 11,664 is: 17,496
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,524.72 : 38,287.08 = 11,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,524.72/38,287.08 = 11,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,524.72x = 38,287.08 × 11,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,524.72x = 446,580,501.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,580,501.12/25,524.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,496
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