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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542, 38,325.96 and 11,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542, 38,325.96 and 11,694.48 is: 17,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542 : 38,325.96 = 11,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542/38,325.96 = 11,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542x = 38,325.96 × 11,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542x = 448,202,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,202,172.70/25,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.65

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