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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.16, 38,356.66 and 11,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.16, 38,356.66 and 11,514.73 is: 17,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.16 : 38,356.66 = 11,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.16/38,356.66 = 11,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.16x = 38,356.66 × 11,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.16x = 441,666,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,666,398.69/25,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,272.05

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