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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,374.68, 38,062.30 and 11,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,374.68, 38,062.30 and 11,335.42 is: 17,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,374.68 : 38,062.30 = 11,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,374.68/38,062.30 = 11,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,374.68x = 38,062.30 × 11,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,374.68x = 431,452,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,452,156.67/25,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.26

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