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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,484.93, 38,239.92 and 11,454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,484.93, 38,239.92 and 11,454.87 is: 17,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,484.93 : 38,239.92 = 11,454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,484.93/38,239.92 = 11,454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,484.93x = 38,239.92 × 11,454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,484.93x = 438,033,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,033,272.93/25,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,187.93

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