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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956, 38,961.72 and 11,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956, 38,961.72 and 11,172.24 is: 16,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956 : 38,961.72 = 11,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956/38,961.72 = 11,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956x = 38,961.72 × 11,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956x = 435,289,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,289,686.65/25,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.29

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