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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.11, 38,459.30 and 11,597.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.11, 38,459.30 and 11,597.91 is: 17,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.11 : 38,459.30 = 11,597.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.11/38,459.30 = 11,597.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.11x = 38,459.30 × 11,597.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.11x = 446,047,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,047,442.07/25,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,383.59

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