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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.88, 38,343.36 and 11,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.88, 38,343.36 and 11,708 is: 17,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.88 : 38,343.36 = 11,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.88/38,343.36 = 11,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.88x = 38,343.36 × 11,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.88x = 448,924,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,924,058.88/25,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.07

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