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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.96, 38,006.33 and 11,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.96, 38,006.33 and 11,294.45 is: 16,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.96 : 38,006.33 = 11,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.96/38,006.33 = 11,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.96x = 38,006.33 × 11,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.96x = 429,260,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,260,347.36/25,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.40

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