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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.88, 38,341.86 and 11,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.88, 38,341.86 and 11,707 is: 17,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.88 : 38,341.86 = 11,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.88/38,341.86 = 11,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.88x = 38,341.86 × 11,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.88x = 448,868,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,868,155.02/25,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.57

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