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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.23, 38,017.62 and 11,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.23, 38,017.62 and 11,301.84 is: 16,953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.23 : 38,017.62 = 11,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.23/38,017.62 = 11,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.23x = 38,017.62 × 11,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.23x = 429,669,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,669,058.42/25,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.33

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