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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.66, 38,634.91 and 11,716.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.66, 38,634.91 and 11,716.39 is: 17,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.66 : 38,634.91 = 11,716.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.66/38,634.91 = 11,716.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.66x = 38,634.91 × 11,716.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.66x = 452,661,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,661,673.17/25,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.50

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