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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.18, 38,206.24 and 11,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.18, 38,206.24 and 11,438.48 is: 17,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.18 : 38,206.24 = 11,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.18/38,206.24 = 11,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.18x = 38,206.24 × 11,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.18x = 437,021,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,021,092.49/25,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.74

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