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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.91, 38,440.94 and 11,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.91, 38,440.94 and 11,766.75 is: 17,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.91 : 38,440.94 = 11,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.91/38,440.94 = 11,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.91x = 38,440.94 × 11,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.91x = 452,324,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,324,871.91/25,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,636.62

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