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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.08, 38,116.92 and 11,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.08, 38,116.92 and 11,184.66 is: 16,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.08 : 38,116.92 = 11,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.08/38,116.92 = 11,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.08x = 38,116.92 × 11,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.08x = 426,324,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,324,790.45/25,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.20

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