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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.24, 38,056.88 and 11,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.24, 38,056.88 and 11,324 is: 16,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.24 : 38,056.88 = 11,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.24/38,056.88 = 11,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.24x = 38,056.88 × 11,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.24x = 430,956,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,956,109.12/25,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.03

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