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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,779.56, 38,664.68 and 11,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,779.56, 38,664.68 and 11,736.24 is: 17,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,779.56 : 38,664.68 = 11,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,779.56/38,664.68 = 11,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,779.56x = 38,664.68 × 11,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,779.56x = 453,777,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,777,964.00/25,779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.24

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