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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,770.29, 38,673.68 and 11,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,770.29, 38,673.68 and 11,732.13 is: 17,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,770.29 : 38,673.68 = 11,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,770.29/38,673.68 = 11,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,770.29x = 38,673.68 × 11,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,770.29x = 453,724,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,724,582.68/25,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.50

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