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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.70, 38,411.55 and 11,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.70, 38,411.55 and 11,783.70 is: 17,675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.70 : 38,411.55 = 11,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.70/38,411.55 = 11,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.70x = 38,411.55 × 11,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.70x = 452,630,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,630,181.74/25,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.55

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