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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.67, 38,527.65 and 11,642.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.67, 38,527.65 and 11,642.59 is: 17,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.67 : 38,527.65 = 11,642.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.67/38,527.65 = 11,642.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.67x = 38,527.65 × 11,642.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.67x = 448,561,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,561,464.06/25,682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.53

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