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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.94, 38,624.85 and 11,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.94, 38,624.85 and 11,709.66 is: 17,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.94 : 38,624.85 = 11,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.94/38,624.85 = 11,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.94x = 38,624.85 × 11,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.94x = 452,284,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,284,005.89/25,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,562.42

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