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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.48, 38,163.62 and 11,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.48, 38,163.62 and 11,394.37 is: 17,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.48 : 38,163.62 = 11,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.48/38,163.62 = 11,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.48x = 38,163.62 × 11,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.48x = 434,850,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,850,483.01/25,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.88

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