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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366, 38,062.08 and 11,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366, 38,062.08 and 11,330.32 is: 17,001.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366 : 38,062.08 = 11,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366/38,062.08 = 11,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366x = 38,062.08 × 11,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366x = 431,255,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,255,546.27/25,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.32

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