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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.37, 38,051.32 and 11,328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.37, 38,051.32 and 11,328.12 is: 16,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.37 : 38,051.32 = 11,328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.37/38,051.32 = 11,328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.37x = 38,051.32 × 11,328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.37x = 431,049,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,049,748.11/25,367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.29

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