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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.64, 38,493.36 and 11,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.64, 38,493.36 and 11,802.72 is: 17,710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.64 : 38,493.36 = 11,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.64/38,493.36 = 11,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.64x = 38,493.36 × 11,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.64x = 454,326,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,326,349.94/25,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.71

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