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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.66, 38,320.68 and 11,513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.66, 38,320.68 and 11,513.72 is: 17,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.66 : 38,320.68 = 11,513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.66/38,320.68 = 11,513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.66x = 38,320.68 × 11,513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.66x = 441,213,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,213,579.73/25,568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256.03

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