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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.69, 38,057.79 and 11,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.69, 38,057.79 and 11,332.43 is: 16,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.69 : 38,057.79 = 11,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.69/38,057.79 = 11,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.69x = 38,057.79 × 11,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.69x = 431,287,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,287,050.84/25,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.75

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