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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,438.15, 38,105.18 and 11,909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,438.15, 38,105.18 and 11,909.93 is: 17,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,438.15 : 38,105.18 = 11,909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,438.15/38,105.18 = 11,909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,438.15x = 38,105.18 × 11,909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,438.15x = 453,829,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,829,966.89/25,438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,840.53

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