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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.40, 38,499.60 and 11,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.40, 38,499.60 and 11,842.40 is: 17,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.40 : 38,499.60 = 11,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.40/38,499.60 = 11,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.40x = 38,499.60 × 11,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.40x = 455,927,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,927,663.04/25,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,763.60

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