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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.63, 38,066.46 and 11,330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.63, 38,066.46 and 11,330.38 is: 16,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.63 : 38,066.46 = 11,330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.63/38,066.46 = 11,330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.63x = 38,066.46 × 11,330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.63x = 431,307,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,307,462.15/25,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.60

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