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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,527.22, 38,290.83 and 11,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,527.22, 38,290.83 and 11,666.50 is: 17,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,527.22 : 38,290.83 = 11,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,527.22/38,290.83 = 11,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,527.22x = 38,290.83 × 11,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,527.22x = 446,719,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,719,968.20/25,527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.75

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