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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.90, 38,097.97 and 11,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.90, 38,097.97 and 11,366.31 is: 17,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.90 : 38,097.97 = 11,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.90/38,097.97 = 11,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.90x = 38,097.97 × 11,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.90x = 433,033,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,033,308.97/25,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.59

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