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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.26, 38,322.92 and 11,694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.26, 38,322.92 and 11,694.38 is: 17,535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.26 : 38,322.92 = 11,694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.26/38,322.92 = 11,694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.26x = 38,322.92 × 11,694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.26x = 448,162,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,162,626.81/25,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.63

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