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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.24, 38,627.16 and 11,710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.24, 38,627.16 and 11,710.18 is: 17,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.24 : 38,627.16 = 11,710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.24/38,627.16 = 11,710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.24x = 38,627.16 × 11,710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.24x = 452,330,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,330,996.49/25,771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.77

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