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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.07, 38,540.51 and 11,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.07, 38,540.51 and 11,843.07 is: 17,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.07 : 38,540.51 = 11,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.07/38,540.51 = 11,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.07x = 38,540.51 × 11,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.07x = 456,437,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,437,898.55/25,694.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,764.33

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