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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.44, 38,055.91 and 11,331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.44, 38,055.91 and 11,331.18 is: 16,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.44 : 38,055.91 = 11,331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.44/38,055.91 = 11,331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.44x = 38,055.91 × 11,331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.44x = 431,218,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,218,366.27/25,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.88

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