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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.62, 38,466.03 and 11,602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.62, 38,466.03 and 11,602.41 is: 17,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.62 : 38,466.03 = 11,602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.62/38,466.03 = 11,602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.62x = 38,466.03 × 11,602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.62x = 446,298,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,298,651.13/25,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.32

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