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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.88, 38,308.86 and 11,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.88, 38,308.86 and 11,685 is: 17,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.88 : 38,308.86 = 11,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.88/38,308.86 = 11,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.88x = 38,308.86 × 11,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.88x = 447,639,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,639,029.10/25,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,521.57

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