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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,527.06, 38,277.63 and 11,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,527.06, 38,277.63 and 11,668.50 is: 17,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,527.06 : 38,277.63 = 11,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,527.06/38,277.63 = 11,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,527.06x = 38,277.63 × 11,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,527.06x = 446,642,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,642,525.66/25,527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,496.83

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