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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.05, 38,554.52 and 11,659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.05, 38,554.52 and 11,659.95 is: 17,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.05 : 38,554.52 = 11,659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.05/38,554.52 = 11,659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.05x = 38,554.52 × 11,659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.05x = 449,543,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,543,717.17/25,708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,486.50

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