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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.81, 38,648.98 and 11,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.81, 38,648.98 and 11,525.69 is: 17,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.81 : 38,648.98 = 11,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.81/38,648.98 = 11,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.81x = 38,648.98 × 11,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.81x = 445,456,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,456,162.30/25,752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,297.38

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