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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.40, 38,503.56 and 11,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.40, 38,503.56 and 11,818.40 is: 17,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.40 : 38,503.56 = 11,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.40/38,503.56 = 11,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.40x = 38,503.56 × 11,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.40x = 455,050,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,050,473.50/25,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,727.35

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