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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.97, 38,288.96 and 11,665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.97, 38,288.96 and 11,665.25 is: 17,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.97 : 38,288.96 = 11,665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.97/38,288.96 = 11,665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.97x = 38,288.96 × 11,665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.97x = 446,650,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,650,232.31/25,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,497.88

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