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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.87, 38,427.46 and 11,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.87, 38,427.46 and 11,585.33 is: 17,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.87 : 38,427.46 = 11,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.87/38,427.46 = 11,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.87x = 38,427.46 × 11,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.87x = 445,194,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,194,793.33/25,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,372.87

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