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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.13, 38,073.20 and 11,334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.13, 38,073.20 and 11,334.87 is: 17,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.13 : 38,073.20 = 11,334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.13/38,073.20 = 11,334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.13x = 38,073.20 × 11,334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.13x = 431,554,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,554,715.81/25,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.33

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