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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.56, 38,009.16 and 11,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.56, 38,009.16 and 11,490 is: 17,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.56 : 38,009.16 = 11,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.56/38,009.16 = 11,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.56x = 38,009.16 × 11,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.56x = 436,725,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,725,248.40/25,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.80

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