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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.75, 38,004.80 and 11,481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.75, 38,004.80 and 11,481.75 is: 17,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.75 : 38,004.80 = 11,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.75/38,004.80 = 11,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.75x = 38,004.80 × 11,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.75x = 436,361,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,361,554.99/25,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,225.19

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