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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.27, 38,499.71 and 11,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.27, 38,499.71 and 11,623.50 is: 17,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.27 : 38,499.71 = 11,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.27/38,499.71 = 11,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.27x = 38,499.71 × 11,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.27x = 447,501,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,501,321.07/25,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,435.39

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