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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.37, 38,052.82 and 11,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.37, 38,052.82 and 11,329.12 is: 16,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.37 : 38,052.82 = 11,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.37/38,052.82 = 11,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.37x = 38,052.82 × 11,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.37x = 431,104,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,104,964.12/25,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.80

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