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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.76, 38,325.17 and 11,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.76, 38,325.17 and 11,695.88 is: 17,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.76 : 38,325.17 = 11,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.76/38,325.17 = 11,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.76x = 38,325.17 × 11,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.76x = 448,246,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,246,339.19/25,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.88

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