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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.66, 38,583.36 and 11,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.66, 38,583.36 and 11,675.04 is: 17,516.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.66 : 38,583.36 = 11,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.66/38,583.36 = 11,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.66x = 38,583.36 × 11,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.66x = 450,462,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,462,271.33/25,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.36

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