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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.41, 38,395.74 and 11,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.41, 38,395.74 and 11,550 is: 17,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.41 : 38,395.74 = 11,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.41/38,395.74 = 11,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.41x = 38,395.74 × 11,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.41x = 443,470,797
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,470,797/25,606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.74

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