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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,385.82, 38,086.52 and 11,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,385.82, 38,086.52 and 11,357.66 is: 17,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,385.82 : 38,086.52 = 11,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,385.82/38,086.52 = 11,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,385.82x = 38,086.52 × 11,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,385.82x = 432,573,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,573,497.52/25,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.97

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