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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.64, 38,491.86 and 11,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.64, 38,491.86 and 11,801.72 is: 17,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.64 : 38,491.86 = 11,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.64/38,491.86 = 11,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.64x = 38,491.86 × 11,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.64x = 454,270,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,270,154.00/25,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,709.21

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