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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.20, 38,034.90 and 11,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.20, 38,034.90 and 11,323.80 is: 16,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.20 : 38,034.90 = 11,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.20/38,034.90 = 11,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.20x = 38,034.90 × 11,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.20x = 430,699,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,699,600.62/25,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.35

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