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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.76, 38,317.66 and 11,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.76, 38,317.66 and 11,511.72 is: 17,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.76 : 38,317.66 = 11,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.76/38,317.66 = 11,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.76x = 38,317.66 × 11,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.76x = 441,102,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,102,172.98/25,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,252.96

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