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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.56, 38,343.84 and 11,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.56, 38,343.84 and 11,711.56 is: 17,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.56 : 38,343.84 = 11,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.56/38,343.84 = 11,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.56x = 38,343.84 × 11,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.56x = 449,066,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,066,182.79/25,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.34

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