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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.90, 38,502.81 and 11,817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.90, 38,502.81 and 11,817.90 is: 17,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.90 : 38,502.81 = 11,817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.90/38,502.81 = 11,817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.90x = 38,502.81 × 11,817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.90x = 455,022,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,022,358.30/25,668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,726.60

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