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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.88, 38,304.36 and 11,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.88, 38,304.36 and 11,682 is: 17,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.88 : 38,304.36 = 11,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.88/38,304.36 = 11,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.88x = 38,304.36 × 11,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.88x = 447,471,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,471,533.52/25,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,517.07

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