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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.43, 38,573.46 and 11,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.43, 38,573.46 and 11,673.44 is: 17,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.43 : 38,573.46 = 11,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.43/38,573.46 = 11,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.43x = 38,573.46 × 11,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.43x = 450,284,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,284,970.90/25,712.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,512.35

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