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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.42, 38,589.60 and 11,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.42, 38,589.60 and 11,691.34 is: 17,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.42 : 38,589.60 = 11,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.42/38,589.60 = 11,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.42x = 38,589.60 × 11,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.42x = 451,164,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,164,134.06/25,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,537.00

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