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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.33, 38,356.74 and 11,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.33, 38,356.74 and 11,529.27 is: 17,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.33 : 38,356.74 = 11,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.33/38,356.74 = 11,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.33x = 38,356.74 × 11,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.33x = 442,225,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,225,211.78/25,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.95

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