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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.89, 38,713.73 and 11,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.89, 38,713.73 and 11,768.35 is: 17,652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.89 : 38,713.73 = 11,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.89/38,713.73 = 11,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.89x = 38,713.73 × 11,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.89x = 455,596,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,596,724.45/25,808.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.71

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