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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.97, 38,307.74 and 11,684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.97, 38,307.74 and 11,684.25 is: 17,521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.97 : 38,307.74 = 11,684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.97/38,307.74 = 11,684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.97x = 38,307.74 × 11,684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.97x = 447,597,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,597,152.67/25,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.93

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