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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.62, 38,061.66 and 11,338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.62, 38,061.66 and 11,338.33 is: 17,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.62 : 38,061.66 = 11,338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.62/38,061.66 = 11,338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.62x = 38,061.66 × 11,338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.62x = 431,555,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,555,661.43/25,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.40

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