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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.69, 38,059.29 and 11,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.69, 38,059.29 and 11,333.44 is: 17,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.69 : 38,059.29 = 11,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.69/38,059.29 = 11,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.69x = 38,059.29 × 11,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.69x = 431,342,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,342,679.66/25,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,000.27

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